Lucrative Metal Recycling & Salvage Yard

Columbus, OH (Franklin County)
Asking Price: $8,000,000
Business For Sale Details
Listed on Aug 2, 2025(Renewed on Jan 9, 2026)

Asking Price: $8,000,000 | Location: Columbus, OH | Established: 22 Years

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.

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 | Clean Financials

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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Financials (USD)

Asking Price $8,000,000

Cash Flow Between $480,000 and $575,000

Sales Between $1,500,000 and $1,900,000

Deal Terms

Represented by broker? Yes

Buyer Fee? No

Seller Financing? No

Willing to co-broke? Available On Request

Principals only? No

Franchise? No

Management will stay? Yes

Relocatable? No

Real Estate? Available On Request

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