jester3681 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hey guys, I spent two years recycling cars, so I'm kind of ashamed to even ask this - where to people take scrap aluminum in Columbus to get some cash? I have some wheels that will probably be easier to scrap than to mess around on eBay with. I know of Ace Iron & Metal on Groveport Road, but to call them crooks would be giving them too much credit. I dealt with IHS a good deal when I was working salvage - I think they have a location on Joyce Avenue and I know they have one on Parsons Avenue.Thoughs? I have like four Virgago/XJ wheels and a bent TLR wheel, total weight I'd think is 60+ pounds. I used to get $15 a wheel salvage for car wheels... it's been years since I've pinged scrap prices though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I took 1 damaged aluminum truck wheel 17x8 and a couple scrap 2 stroke engine cases into our local scrap yard earlier this year - total cash value was like $36 so I'd assume you would probably be in that ballpark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Sorry, dont know what salvage yards would be local to you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Scrap aircraft solid alum. Is going for 0.75 per pound. Would be wise to check around your area to see what they are giving also there are a few websites with current rates on scrap metal. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 The guys at work tell me Edison on Joyce or Ace on Groveport have decent prices for scrap.I'm sort of the opinion that they all are bogus to deal with.I'm about to scrap two cars, the scrap value is high. Maybe three if the old Jeep won't start.I might just go with where ever the tow driver thinks is best.edit: I was told to call and get a quote based on year and model of vehicle.Guess I'll call and see who's highest in scrap price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 do what everyone else does...open a phone book and call around for the place with the highest price. some places always try to get away with lowballing everyone with their price below the going rate for that day. I called a place that told me a 40 cents a pound and another said 65. it pays to call around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 The guys at work tell me Edison on Joyce or Ace on Groveport have decent prices for scrap.I'm sort of the opinion that they all are bogus to deal with.I'm about to scrap two cars, the scrap value is high. Maybe three if the old Jeep won't start.I might just go with where ever the tow driver thinks is best.edit: I was told to call and get a quote based on year and model of vehicle.Guess I'll call and see who's highest in scrap price.Sometimes you get more by stripping. The converts are worth more if off the car. Also all the copper can be stripped for a higher value... the more you sort the more you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Not in Columbus, however... I've recycled aluminum at Sims on London Road in Delaware. Been there twice, no problems. Headed up there again this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Sims 5th and James Always did me right. Good peeps there, Paid me higher prices if I had to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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