1. State-of-the-Art Radiation Detection Systems

Safety and material integrity start at the gate. Scrap recycling industry standards—supported by the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA, formerly ISRI)—place a strong emphasis on early screening to prevent accidental contamination from industrial gauges, medical equipment, or naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM).

We have installed new, high-sensitivity radiation portal detectors at our vehicle entrance.

• Continuous, passive scanning: Scanning happens seamlessly as vehicles pass through the entrance without causing bottlenecks.

• Environmental & downstream protection: It guarantees that all metals processed and shipped downstream remain 100% compliant and uncontaminated.

2. Streamlined Yard Navigation & Traffic Flow

Whether you are bringing in a full roll-off container of industrial turnings or dropping off copper from a plumbing job, your time is money.

We have reconfigured our indoor yard lanes to separate inbound and outbound vehicle traffic:

• Follow the new green line: New visitors can easily find our blue building with the help on a newly painted line that guides them right from the weigh-in point to the designated unloading area.

• Dedicated unloading zones: Small vehicles now have a designated unloading zone just outside the buy-in desk, reducing congestion in our blue building.

• Faster weigh-and-pay turnaround: Optimized scale-to-sorting routes get you weighed, unloaded, and paid in record time.

3. High-Visibility, Intuitive Signage

To complement the updated traffic flow, you’ll see brand-new, high-contrast directional and informational signage posted throughout the drive-through facility:

• Material guidelines: Handouts, website guidelines, and our digital message board identify acceptable vs. non-acceptable materials and help speed up sorting at the scale.

• Hard Hat Zones: You’ll know exactly when you’re entering an area where hard hats must be worn. 

4. Updated Yard Safety & Hard Hat Policy

Operating a modern processing yard requires shared commitment to personal safety. In step with updated OSHA guidelines and industry safety initiatives, we have formalized our yard PPE policy:

• Hard hats required in active processing areas: All drivers, haulers, and visitors must wear an approved hard hat whenever stepping outside their vehicle in the blue building. 

• Borrow one on-site: If you don’t have a hard hat in your truck, stop by the scale office—we provide sanitized loaner hard hats and safety glasses so you can complete your drop-off safely.

• Or buy one while you’re here: Brand new hard hats are available for purchase, too. Just let us know, and we’ll knock $10 off of your payout, and you can keep your hard hat for later trips. 

Visit the Cleanest Yard in Central Ohio

Recycling metal shouldn't mean navigating mud, dodging heavy equipment, or waiting in line for an hour. From our fully enclosed facility to these new safety and operational upgrades, our goal remains the same: providing the best service, top market pricing, and the safest turnaround in Ohio.

Have a question about what we buy or need to arrange a commercial container pickup?

Give our team a call at (614) 224-4404 or swing by our Columbus yard to experience the upgrades firsthand!