Butternut Auto & Recycling buys scrap metal and junk vehicles at its yard on Butternut Ridge Road in Elyria. The yard takes copper, brass, aluminum, aluminum siding, cans, stainless steel, wire, and appliances, and an on-site car crusher handles even rusted-out vehicles.
Cars, trucks, machinery, and equipment sell for cash on the spot, and the yard handles the paperwork and tows the vehicle away. Contractors and businesses with large loads get a free roll-off container in 20, 30, or 40 yard sizes, delivered and picked up when full. The yard also stocks a limited selection of used auto parts and is open Monday through Friday plus Saturday mornings.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Aluminum siding, Cans, Stainless steel, Wire, Appliances, Cars and trucks, Machinery and equipment
Services: Junk car and truck removal · On-site car crushing · Free roll-off container rental, 20 to 40 yard · Cash paid on the spot · Limited used auto parts inventory
Does Butternut Auto & Recycling pick up junk cars?
Yes. The yard buys cars, trucks, machinery, and equipment in any condition, handles the paperwork, and tows the vehicle away.
Does Butternut Auto & Recycling rent roll-off containers for scrap metal?
Yes. Containers come in 20, 30, and 40 yard sizes with free rental, delivered to the job site and picked up once full.
J.T. Container Inc. is listed at 255 Woodford Ave in Elyria with phone 440-328-3366. A local directory describes the company as collecting plastic and steel 55-gallon drums; current public drop-off eligibility and the specific materials accepted at this address are not published, so call before bringing containers.
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Accepts: Plastic and steel drums (directory-listed; confirm first)
Services: Container collection (directory-listed)
Does J.T. Container accept public drop-offs?
Public walk-in drop-off is not confirmed; call 440-328-3366 before bringing items.
What service is listed?
A local directory describes collection of plastic and steel 55-gallon drums at multiple locations.
Lorain County's Collection Center is at 540 S Abbe Road in Elyria. It is open Monday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday noon-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The County limits use to Lorain County residents, businesses, and organizations; dumping is prohibited, and accepted materials are listed in the current flyer.
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Listed hours: Mon 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Thu-Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: General recyclables, Household hazardous waste generated by residents
Services: Accepted-material recycling and residential hazardous-waste collection · Appointment scheduling for large acceptable loads
Can I use this as a landfill or dump?
No. The County explicitly prohibits dumping and limits use to Lorain County residents, businesses, and organizations.
SA Recycling Elyria is a scrap metal recycling center located at 800 Infirmary Road, Elyria, OH 44035. The site accepts metals and provides roll-off container services for large commercial amounts.
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Accepts: Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal, End of life vehicles, Aluminum wheels, Auto batteries, Radiators, Large domestic appliances, Small electricals, Aluminum cans, Insulated copper wire
Services: Scrap metal recycling · Roll-off container service
What hours is SA Recycling Elyria open?
SA Recycling Elyria is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and closed on Sunday.
What identification do I need to sell scrap metal?
All material suppliers must provide a valid government-issued photo ID to sell scrap metal to SA Recycling Elyria.
Family-owned Westpark Recycling Co. buys scrap at 401 Lowell Street in Elyria for homeowners, contractors, and shops across Lorain County. A drive-on scale takes pickups, trailers, and dump trucks, and payment is cash. A valid driver's license or state ID is required. The yard is state registered and open to the public. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The last load must arrive 15 minutes before closing.
Purchases include copper pipe, insulated copper wire, radiators, aluminum cans, siding, and cast aluminum. Brass fittings and spent shell casings are bought too. Steel and iron include appliances, lawn equipment, brake rotors, and hot water tanks. Roll-off boxes cover commercial and industrial accounts in Northeast Ohio, including Avon, Lorain, and Sheffield. Catalytic converters are no longer purchased as of October 1, 2026.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed
Services: Drive-on truck scale · Cash scrap buying · Public drop-off · Commercial roll-off and pickup · Metal grading and unloading help
Does Westpark Recycling buy catalytic converters?
No. As of October 1, 2026, Westpark Recycling no longer purchases catalytic converters.
Do I need identification to sell scrap at Westpark Recycling?
Yes. Ohio law requires a valid driver's license or state ID.
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Materials Accepted in Elyria
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Elyria include Scrap Metal, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Appliances. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
The City of Elyria Sanitation Department picks up trash and recycling weekly with automated trucks, about 42,000 bins a week, and recycling goes in the green bin empty, clean and dry. City crews also take bulk items at the curb and collect yard waste seasonally. Batteries, electronics, tires and hazardous waste go to the Lorain County Collection Center at 540 South Abbe Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I recycle in the green bin in Elyria OH?
Elyria takes flattened cardboard, paper including junk mail and magazines, plastic and paper milk and juice cartons, plastic bottles, jugs and containers, aluminum and tin cans, foil, pie tins, and glass bottles and jars. Everything must be empty, clean and dry. Greasy pizza boxes never qualify. The city's rule is "when in doubt, throw it out."
What can never go in Elyria's recycling bin?
Plastic bags, food and yard waste, light bulbs, window and mirror glass, batteries, ceramics and dishes, electronics, wires and cords, clothing, paint, hazardous materials, construction waste, Styrofoam and oil containers all stay out. Bagged recyclables are refused too. Sanitation crews check bins before they empty them and leave a reminder tag listing what they found.
Where do I take batteries, electronics and hazardous waste in Elyria?
Take them to the Lorain County Collection Center, 540 South Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035. It opens Mondays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Wednesdays 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for Lorain County residents only, and bring a driver's license or other proof of residency. It takes household hazardous waste, e-waste, fluorescent tubes, CFLs, LED lights and residential tires. Alkaline batteries are not hazardous and go in the trash.
How do I get rid of furniture and appliances in Elyria?
Elyria Sanitation picks up bulk items such as stoves, TVs, washers, furniture and swing sets with your regular collection. Take items apart as much as you can and pull out screws and nails. Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic, and carpet must be cut and tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet. Bags and boxes must weigh 50 pounds or less.
How do I throw away a refrigerator or air conditioner in Elyria?
The city refuses any appliance that still holds refrigerant. A certified technician must discharge the Freon and tag the refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner first, and only then do city crews pick it up. Remove all refrigerator and freezer doors before you set the unit at the curb. The county Collection Center does not take air conditioners.
Where can I take yard waste in Elyria?
Elyria residents drop off yard waste free at the Elyria Regional Compost Facility run by Barnes Nursery, 45 Chestnut Street. Use compostable bags; black garbage bags and plastic bags are refused, and the site supervisor rejects loads that break the rules. Call 419-656-9855. Commercial customers and non-residents pay disposal rates.
Recycling tips for Elyria
•Put carts in the street with wheels against the curb where parking is allowed; otherwise use the end of the driveway within 1 foot of the curb.
•Point the arrows on the lid toward the street and keep carts 3 feet from mailboxes, trees and parked cars.
•Ohio law bans hauling more than 10 scrap tires at a time, so split a big pile into trips to the Collection Center.
•The Collection Center closes for holidays, including Veterans Day and both the Wednesday and Saturday of Thanksgiving week.
•Call Sanitation at 440-322-3895 to report a missed pickup.
Recycling centers near Elyria
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