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Profitable Licensed Metal Recycling & Salvage Yard + Car Sales
Business Description
Overview:
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, fully licensed 6-acre metal recycling and salvage operation in Columbus, Ohio. With machinery capable of processing 22 cars per hour and a strong supply network of 12 regular vendors plus two major auction houses (IAAI & Copart), this business consistently generates high-volume scrap metal and pre-owned vehicle sales. Business specializes in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, primarily sourced from dismantled vehicles. The processed vehicles generate high-demand materials such as steel, aluminum, copper and wire harnesses.
Key Highlights:
• 22-Year Operating History with Proven Profitability
• $1.9M in Physical Assets Included (Land, Buildings, Equipment, Inventory, Trucks)
• Exclusive Licenses: Salvage License, EPA License, and Columbus City License — no longer issued, making this business exceptionally valuable
• Strong Team: 22 skilled employees handling daily operations
• High-Volume Processing: Current capacity of 60 vehicles/day
• Additional Revenue: Pre-owned vehicle sales and established website included
• No Debt | Fully Owner-Funded |
Growth Opportunities:
• Expand volume with additional supply sources
• Leverage rare licenses for market dominance in Ohio and surrounding states
• Potential to scale through partnerships or vertical integration
Transition Support:
Current owner willing to assist for up to 6 months post-sale to ensure a smooth ownership transition.
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Don’t miss this rare chance to acquire a dominant player in the Ohio metal recycling market — licenses like this are virtually impossible to obtain today.
Contact Sheree Jones at (301) 440-1114 for more information or to schedule a confidential discussion.
Rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, fully licensed 6-acre metal recycling and salvage operation in Columbus, Ohio. With machinery capable of processing 22 cars per hour and a strong supply network of 12 regular vendors plus two major auction houses (IAAI & Copart), this business consistently generates high-volume scrap metal and pre-owned vehicle sales. Business specializes in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, primarily sourced from dismantled vehicles. The processed vehicles generate high-demand materials such as steel, aluminum, copper and wire harnesses.
Key Highlights:
• 22-Year Operating History with Proven Profitability
• $1.9M in Physical Assets Included (Land, Buildings, Equipment, Inventory, Trucks)
• Exclusive Licenses: Salvage License, EPA License, and Columbus City License — no longer issued, making this business exceptionally valuable
• Strong Team: 22 skilled employees handling daily operations
• High-Volume Processing: Current capacity of 60 vehicles/day
• Additional Revenue: Pre-owned vehicle sales and established website included
• No Debt | Fully Owner-Funded |
Growth Opportunities:
• Expand volume with additional supply sources
• Leverage rare licenses for market dominance in Ohio and surrounding states
• Potential to scale through partnerships or vertical integration
Transition Support:
Current owner willing to assist for up to 6 months post-sale to ensure a smooth ownership transition.
________________________________________
Don’t miss this rare chance to acquire a dominant player in the Ohio metal recycling market — licenses like this are virtually impossible to obtain today.
Contact Sheree Jones at (301) 440-1114 for more information or to schedule a confidential discussion.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 22
- Employees
- 22
- Facilities & Assets
- The junkyard spans 6 acres and includes multiple on-site structures, with a total build-up area of 5,000 sq. ft., comprising of office buildings, storage sheds, and secured fencing.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The key advantage of this business lies in its licensing: obtaining a new salvage license in Ohio or elsewhere in the U.S. is extremely difficult due to strict EPA regulations and the current freeze on new license issuance. As a result, salvage yard owners are assigning their own value and pricing. There are only a limited number of licensed salvage yards in Ohio and the U.S. that can legally purchase vehicles making this a rare and highly valuable opportunity for the right buyer.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Expansion Path: Use your licenses as leverage to expand regionally, open satellite yards under your umbrella, or franchise/partner with operators who cannot obtain licensing.
-Potential: Attract investors or strategic buyers looking to enter a restricted market.
-Bundle and export clean, sorted copper, aluminum, or brass scrap to global buyers in India, Turkey, Vietnam, or Korea.
-Partner with freight forwarders who specialize in containerizing scrap materials for port delivery from OH terminals.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Current owner willing to assist for up to 6 months post-sale to ensure a smooth ownership transition.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2397440
- Listing Views
- 962
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