4Ward Carbon Refining | Upper Sandusky, OH

Name: 4Ward Carbon Refining
Address: 411 N Warpole St, Upper Sandusky, Upper Sandusky, OH, US
Telephone: +1 740-855-1616

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About This Location

4Ward Carbon Refining LLC, located at 411 North Warpole Avenue in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, is a specialized scrap silver recovery and refining operation — not a public drop-off recycling center. The company purchases and refines used, worn, or surplus industrial carbon-metal brushes (including wind turbine slip ring, shaft grounding, and earthing brushes), silver babbitt and aerospace bearings, and carbon brush dust from commercial and industrial suppliers across the United States and internationally. Unlike brokers, 4Ward performs on-site refining at its Ohio facility, extracting silver, copper, graphite, and other non-ferrous metals for resale. Industrial and commercial generators interested in selling qualifying materials should call for an analysis and offer before shipping any material.

What 4Ward Carbon Refining Accepts

✓ Carbon-metal slip ring & commutator brushes (Used, worn, damaged, new, or unused; must have metal content (silver, copper, zinc, lead, tin, nickel, tungsten, or iron impregnated into carbon-graphite matrix))

✓ Wind turbine generator brushes (Vestas V80, V90, V100, V110, V120, ABB, and similar models; shaft grounding and earthing brushes accepted in any condition)

✓ Silver graphite carbon brushes (Carbon-metal brushes used in signal transfer, corrosive, high-altitude, or low-voltage applications)

✓ Silver babbitt & aerospace bearings (Aircraft fuel, afterburner, and hydraulic pump bearings with silver or tin bearing film; ferrous scrap value plus silver value paid)

✓ Aerospace slip ring brushes & silver-bearing components (Used/worn brushes and silver (Ag) bearing components from aircraft applications; call for an offer)

✓ Wind turbine carbon brush dust & debris (Dry brush dust, vacuum filter cartridges, and spent slip-ring cleaning rags/vacuum bags containing non-ferrous metals (tin, copper, zinc, silver))

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What they do not accept

✕ General household recyclables (paper, plastic, glass, cans)

✕ Plain carbon-graphite brushes without metal content

✕ Electronics, appliances, tires, or scrap metal

4Ward Carbon Refining is an industrial scrap buyer and refiner, not a public recycling drop-off. Only commercial/industrial generators of qualifying carbon-metal materials should contact this facility.

Fees

Accepted materials — No fee — 4Ward pays cash to sellers of qualifying materials. Pricing varies by material type, metal content, and quantity; call for an analysis and offer.

Access & restrictions

Industrial and commercial suppliers only; not open to the general public for drop-off · Appointment required · Contact the facility by phone before sending or delivering any materials. The company operates multiple regional offices (Ohio main, Pennsylvania, California) and purchases materials nationally and internationally. Call (740) 855-1616 for the Ohio main office.

Programs & events

Scrap Silver Recovery & Refining — On-site mechanical refining of silver and copper from carbon-metal brushes and bearings; materials are ground, granulated, and processed into resalable graphite, silver, and copper powder
Wind Turbine Brush Recycling Program — Cash purchase program for used Vestas, ABB, Siemens, and other OEM wind turbine generator brushes and brush dust; filters and vacuum bags also accepted
Aerospace & Industrial Bearing Purchase — Buys silver babbitt, tin babbitt, and ferrous aerospace bearings from aircraft fuel, afterburner, and hydraulic pump systems for precious-metal recovery

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4Ward Carbon Refining a public drop-off recycling center?

No. 4Ward Carbon Refining is an industrial scrap buyer and on-site refiner. It purchases qualifying carbon-metal materials from commercial and industrial suppliers — it is not open to the general public for household recyclable drop-offs.

What types of materials does 4Ward Carbon Refining purchase?

The facility buys used and worn carbon-metal slip ring brushes, wind turbine generator brushes (e.g., Vestas, ABB), shaft grounding and earthing brushes, silver babbitt and aerospace bearings, and wind turbine brush dust — all of which must contain metal content such as silver, copper, tin, zinc, or lead.

Do I need to call before sending materials?

Yes. 4Ward Carbon Refining requires sellers to call for an analysis and offer before shipping or delivering materials. Contact the Ohio main office at (740) 855-1616 to discuss your specific materials and arrange terms.

Does 4Ward Carbon Refining charge any fees?

No — the facility pays cash to sellers of qualifying materials rather than charging a fee. Payment is based on metal content, material type, and quantity; call for a quote specific to your material.

How can I tell if my carbon brushes have recycle value at this facility?

According to 4Ward's website, brushes with metal content typically cost 2–10 times more than standard carbon brushes when purchased new, have a lighter color than plain carbon brushes, and are noticeably heavier. They are commonly used in signal transfer, high-altitude, corrosive, or low-voltage applications.

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