Heath’s Scrap Metal is back in business thanks to a local family who is leasing the property.
A scrap metal business in Cedartown that had been shuttered is back open and business is booming once again at the West Avenue location.
It's not easy to spot driving by on West Avenue sitting behind Rudy Wood's Appliance and Home, but Heath's Scrap Metal is back up and running thanks to a local family who decided to strike out on their own.
Tony and Kathy Dawson, with the help of son Tony Jr., have brought the several acre facility back online after deciding to lease the space several months back. Previous owners had shuttered the space operating for more than four decades after the death of the previous owner, said Kathy Dawson.
"My husband has always worked in scrap metals, and previously worked at R&M," Dawson said. "So when we heard that this place might be for lease, we decided to try for it."
During the past months, the family has gotten operations up and running again, and take a variety of scrap metals that eventually are shipped off to a larger recycler to be process which they are paid for.
Ferrous and non- ferrous metals are their stock and trade - think iron, copper, steel, aluminum, brass and so forth - but Dawson said they'll take a number of other items too. For instance, people can bring in old appliances like refrigerators, or old cars and electronic circuit boards. Old window air conditioners and metal bath tubs are also taken.
They won't take televisions, computer monitors or tires. They also won't take any fiberglass tubs or sinks.
Prices vary for how much the business pays out to local customers based on the materials they bring in, but the most common recycled goods - aluminum soda or beer cans - bring 40 cents a pound.
"Copper is probably material we'll pay the highest amount for," said Dawson.
Dawson also added that they will if called by senior citizens need help to clean out scrap materials from homes and barns and haul it away by special request.
People needing a new car battery and are willing to try out one that is refurbished can also order Renew batteries from Heath's Scrap Metal, she said.
And improvements are in the works for customers as well. The family plans to invest in the future in new drive- on scales to make bringing in larger loads to weigh easier.
The business is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are closed on Sundays and holidays.
Call 770- 748- 6130 for more information. Those selling any scrap items that can be purchased will be required to provide a photo ID to be copied with their receipt before payment is issued.