The Dangers of Closed Cylinders

Propane tanks, oxygen tanks, fire extinguishers and other pressurized, sealed cylinders pose a serious–and even deadly–danger to recycling workers. We don’t accept these items from the public, and can only accept them from commercial clients under certain circumstances. Read on to find out more.

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Commercial & Industrial Recycling Solutions

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Finding a solution for your company’s recyclable metals doesn’t have to be a challenge. Sure, there’s a lot to figure out– collection containers, how to transport materials, how to make sure you’re getting a good rate for your metals– but that’s where Research Alloys can help.

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CNC You Later!

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There’s a reason we take the time to dismantle large machines and equipment before sending them off to the smelter. Sure, it would be a lot quicker and easier to toss these old CNC machines onto our flatbed trucks and cart them off for shredding. But that’s not how it’s done here at Research Alloys!

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Meet Our Trainer

At Research Alloys, we believe in investing in our team and helping our employees achieve excellence in their roles. From safety, health and wellness to metals identification and even customer service– our training programs aim to give our staff the knowledge they need to do their jobs safely and well.

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Why We're an Enclosed Recycling Facility

Five years ago, we relocated from our old, open-air scrap yard to a new property and decided that we would be an enclosed yard, erecting a massive building to house our traditionally outdoor operations. And we couldn’t be happier with the results.

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Let's Learn a Little About Aluminum

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We receive a lot of questions about how we grade aluminum– and that’s easy to understand, as there are hundreds of different types of aluminum across seven series, each with different alloying elements. It’s a lot to keep straight!

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Why We Close for Juneteenth

We’ll be closed on Thursday, June 19th this year in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

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Heavy Equipment Recycling

There really is no job too big for Research Alloys! Yesterday, the steel yard was all abuzz as we unloaded an old front-end loader weighing in at a whopping 82,000 pounds. Now, our team will begin the process of scrapping the equipment to prepare for recycling.

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Changes at Stargate Metals

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For years, Stargate Metals (sister company to Research Alloys) has been selling new stock as well as usable scrap to the central Ohio community. Businesses and individuals alike can shop our selection and browse for materials for big projects or pick up small, one-off items–it’s almost like a garage sale!

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Research Alloys Joins ReMA

Research Alloys is proud to announce that we’ve joined ReMA, the Recycled Materials Association.

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