Sa Recycling
Recycling Center in Columbus, Ohio
About This Location
SA Recycling runs a full-service scrap metal yard at 1283 Joyce Ave in Columbus, Ohio, buying both ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public. The yard takes basic steel, copper, aluminum, brass, radiators, lead and stainless, plus whole vehicles and bodies, large appliances, auto batteries, insulated copper wire and aluminum cans. As at all SA Recycling locations, every material supplier must present a valid government-issued photo ID to sell. This is a scrap buyer that pays for metal, not a household recycling drop-off.
What SA Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances
What they do not accept
SA Recycling is a scrap metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off. It does not take curbside recyclables such as mixed paper, glass or plastics, or general household trash.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Buys scrap metal from the public and pays for it. All material suppliers must provide a valid government-issued photo ID to sell.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SA Recycling on Joyce Ave buy scrap metal from the public?
Yes. The yard buys both ferrous metals (basic steel) and non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, radiators, lead and stainless, and pays for the material you bring in.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal here?
Yes. SA Recycling requires all material suppliers to provide a valid government-issued photo ID before selling, which is standard across its yards.
Can I bring a whole car or old appliances?
Yes. The yard accepts complete vehicles and vehicle bodies, large domestic appliances, auto batteries, aluminum wheels and insulated copper wire, in addition to loose scrap metal.
Can I drop off household recycling like bottles and paper?
No. This is a metal scrap yard that pays for metal, not a household recycling drop-off. It does not take curbside items such as paper, glass or mixed plastics.
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