Lima, Ohio

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Army's Auto Wrecking

1510 St. John's Rd.

Army's Auto Wrecking is a full-service auto salvage and wrecking yard in Lima, OH that buys junk cars and sells used parts. The yard is self-service with cars already lifted for easy access, and the business offers towing for non-running vehicles. They pay based on vehicle value rather than scrap weight alone.

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Listed hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm EST

Accepts: Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUVs, Running vehicles, Non-running vehicles

Services: Junk car buying · Used auto parts sales · Towing · Auto recycling · Self-service salvage yard

Do I need a title to sell my car?

Yes, the title must be in your name and printed on the front. If you do not have a title, there are options they can discuss.

Can you pick up my car if it doesn't run?

Yes, Army's Auto Wrecking offers towing for non-running vehicles.

Jose & Sons Recycling Center

1016 S Central Ave Lima OH 45804 USA

3.7/5(3 reviews)

A Lima recycling directory lists Jose and Sons Recycling Center at 1016 S Central Avenue. The saved entry confirms its name and address but does not specify accepted items or operating details.

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Services: Recycling center drop-off

Where is Jose and Sons Recycling Center listed?

The Lima directory lists it at 1016 S Central Ave, Lima, OH 45804.

Kenny's Auto Wrecking

1401 Findlay Road

Kenny's Auto Wrecking in Lima sells lightly damaged repairable vehicles and ready-to-go used cars from major brands. The business also provides auto wrecking services and parts by phone.

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Accepts: Junk cars, Used vehicles, Trade-in vehicles

Services: Used and repairable vehicle sales · Auto wrecking · Used auto parts by phone · Towing · Trade-in purchases

How do I reach the parts department?

Call 419-223-0836 or 800-686-1871 and press 1 for parts.

How do I arrange towing?

Call 419-228-1624 and press 2 for towing.

Materials Accepted in Lima

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Lima include junk cars, auto wrecking, used auto parts, auto recycling, towing. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Lima, Ohio

Rumpke collects trash and single-stream recycling in Lima from its district office at 1619 E 4th St and runs the Lima Transfer Station at 1400 S Metcalf St. The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District, based at 815 Shawnee Rd, rotates drop-off recycling through Allen County townships such as Bath Township, and it runs seasonal household hazardous waste collection from April through October.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who collects recycling in Lima, Ohio?

Rumpke. It runs single-stream curbside recycling in Lima, so paper, plastic, and metal go in one bin and get sorted at Rumpke's Lima facility. Look up your pickup day on the city's garbage map, and set the bins out the night before.

How do I get rid of a couch or mattress in Lima?

Call Rumpke at least 48 hours before your regular collection day. Rumpke lists mattresses, furniture, appliances, and excess bags as bulky items that need advance notice. Notice goes in by phone at (800) 828-8171 or through the online service form.

How much trash will Rumpke take each week in Lima?

Weekly residential service covers six cans or bags, each 50 pounds or less. Oversized recycling boxes must be broken down and bundled. Rumpke skips the stop if materials are not at the curb at collection time.

Where is the Lima transfer station and how do I pay?

The Lima Transfer Station is at 1400 S Metcalf St., and the number is (800) 828-8171. It takes credit cards, debit cards, and checks. It does not take cash.

Does the Allen County drop-off recycling take glass?

Yes. The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District's drop-off sites take rinsed green, brown, and clear glass food jars and bottles. They also take #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs, rinsed metal cans, flattened cardboard, and paper, and they refuse plastic bags. The district's rotating schedule includes Bath Township Hall at 2880 Ada Road near Lima.

Where does household hazardous waste go in Allen County?

The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District runs household hazardous waste collection as a seasonal program from April through October, and appointments are made by phone. Rumpke does not take hazardous waste because federal rules prohibit it, so keep it out of your cart.

Recycling tips for Lima

•The Lima Transfer Station at 1400 S Metcalf St. takes cards and checks only, no cash.
•Rumpke's six-container weekly limit applies to cans or bags of 50 pounds or less, so split heavy loads.
•Plastic bags stay out of the district's Allen County drop-off bins.
•Call Rumpke 48 hours ahead for a mattress or appliance, or the driver will not pick it up with the regular route.
•Book hazardous waste appointments by October, when the district's April through October season ends.

Recycling centers near Lima

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