Looking to sell scrap catalytic converters in the USA or Canada?
Elemental is a top tier catalytic converter buyer based in Hebron, Ohio, servicing automotive recyclers nationwide and in Canada. As a smelter & de-canner, they offer drop-off, pickup, and shipping options for converters and other parts.
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Q&A
USA Sellers:
Call (740) 928-0139
Text (740) 877-9362
Email info@legendsmelting.com
Website → ElementalNA.com
Canadian Sellers:
Call (604) 701-1838
Elemental is a national buyer with many service locations.
Headquarters in Ohio
717 O’Neill Dr, Hebron, OH 43025
Drop-off hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Additional Service Locations:
Alabama – Dothan
Arkansas – Walnut Ridge
California – Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego
Florida – Jacksonville, Lakeland, Miami
Georgia – Atlanta
Illinois – Joliet
Indiana – Edinburgh
Iowa – Des Moines
Maryland – Baltimore
Michigan – Ann Arbor
Mississippi – Gulfport
Missouri – Kansas City
New York – Syracuse, Albany
North Carolina – Charlotte
Ohio – Hebron, Newark
Oregon – Portland
South Carolina – Columbia
Tennessee – Johnson City
Texas – San Marcos, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio
Canadian Locations:
Alberta – Calgary
Ontario – Lucan
British Columbia – Kelowna
They do not buy from individuals or accept smaller, non-freight shipments.
Bulk Freight:
They can often get better shipping rates through their in-house broker. For large orders (3,000+), split shipments may be possible. They can also arrange shipping and deduct the cost from your payment.
Price Lock:
Once sellers have an established history they can lock in their prices on 100+ cats prior to shipping.
They travel across all states where they have locations, plus most nearby states. Minimum load for pickup depends on distance and route—call to see if you qualify.
Non-ferrous (aluminum wheels, radiators, alternators, copper, stainless) and electronic scrap.
You must be a business to sell to Elemental, they do not buy from individuals.
They abide all laws and regulations of the state they are purchasing in. Contact them for specific information about your states compliance requirements.
Payment Options:
Cash, check, or wire transfer.
Cash Payments:
The cash payment option depends on state laws. Iowa, Michigan, and Indiana are cashless. Illinois allows cash for units under $100.
About Elemental
Elemental is a leading nationwide & Canadian buyer of catalytic converters, known reliable service and full transparency.
Born from the merger of several respected companies—Legend Smelting and Recycling, PGM of Texas, Daniel Ball Converter Recycling, Maryland Core, and LaRush (Canada) —Elemental brings together decades of experience under one name.
With 27 locations, three de-canning and milling facilities, two in-house ICP labs, and a dedicated refinery, they oversee the entire recycling process. This vertical integration ensures faster service, accurate analysis, and maximum returns.
Their national & Canadian network and proprietary systems allow for flexible, transparent solutions tailored to sellers of all sizes—from individual recyclers to large-scale operations.
