Best scrap yards in South Carolina, and we can strongly recommend M & M Scrap Metal Inc., located on 12805 SC-101, Gray Court, SC 29645, United States. Here you will get good prices for scrap metal, various categories of scrap – household, industrial, construction. The other yard is Mid-Carolina Steel & Recycling, scrap yard located, 7425 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, United States.
You can hand over scrap metal of any type and volume: alloys, non-ferrous and ferrous metals, cars, batteries, cables, etc.
Scrap Metal Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | $0.92 |
| Aluminum Alloy | $0.65 |
| Copper | $3.35 |
| Brass | $2.56 |
| Lead | $0.88 |
| Nickel | $7.78 |
| Tin | $10.60 |
| Zinc | $1.03 |
| Steel Scrap | $0.15 |
| Steel Rebar | $0.24 |
Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum 1100 | $0.64 |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.64 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.64 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.45 |
| Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $0.86 |
| Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.56 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.75 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.54 |
| Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.50 |
| Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.39 |
| Aluminum Radiators | $0.36 |
| Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.27 |
| Transformers | $0.16 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.20 |
| Chrome Wheels | $0.60 |
| E.C. Wire | $0.99 |
| Litho Sheets | $0.64 |
| Mixed Turnings | $0.37 |
| MLC Clips | $0.63 |
| Aluminum Old Cast | $0.61 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.60 |
| Painted Siding | $0.59 |
| UBC | $0.63 |
| Zorba 90% NF | $0.60 |
| Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.46 |
| Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.23 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | $1.74 |
| Yellow Brass | $1.64 |
| Brass Rod | $1.60 |
| Brass Hair Wire | $1.72 |
| Brass Pipe | $1.56 |
| Brass Radiators | $1.33 |
| Brass Shells | $1.48 |
| Brass Turnings | $1.51 |
| Bronze | $1.80 |
| Bronze Turnings | $0.94 |
| Dirty Brass | $0.78 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.78 |
| Plumbers Brass | $1.56 |
| Semi-Red Brass | $1.58 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $2.94 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | $2.74 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | $2.74 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | $2.58 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | $2.50 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | $2.35 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | $2.43 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.27 |
| Electric Motors – Copper | $2.04 |
| Enameled Copper | $2.31 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.35 |
| Lead Coated Copper | $1.98 |
| Silver Plated Copper | $2.50 |
| Tin Coated Copper | $2.19 |
| Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.19 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Lead Batteries | $0.18 |
| Lead Shot | $0.41 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.26 |
| Solid Lead | $0.55 |
| Soft Lead | $0.57 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| New Zinc Die Cast | $0.64 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.55 |
Scrap Gold Prices
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct Gold | $20.83 | $647.97 |
| 14ct Gold | $32.50 | $1,010.82 |
| 18ct Gold | $41.66 | $1,295.91 |
| 22ct Gold | $50.89 | $1,582.76 |
| 24ct Gold | $55.55 | $1,727.73 |
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | $24.91 | $774.79 |
| Platinum | $19.23 | $598.24 |
| Silver | $0.55 | $16.96 |
Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bundle | $0.09 |
| #1 Busheling | $0.09 |
| #1 HMS | $0.06 |
| HMS 80/20 | $0.05 |
| Sheet Metal | $0.05 |
| Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.07 |
| Structural Steel | $0.06 |
Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| 201 SS | $0.26 |
| 301 SS | $0.38 |
| 304 SS Solid | $0.55 |
| 304 SS Turning | $0.48 |
| 309 SS | $0.72 |
| 310 SS | $1.09 |
| 316 SS Solid | $0.72 |
| 330 SS | $1.77 |
Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.08 |
| Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.05 |
| Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.06 |
| Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.06 |
| Scrap Cast Iron | $0.09 |
| Scrap Dishwashers | $0.06 |
| Scrap Dryers | $0.06 |
| Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.08 |
| Scrap Rebar | $0.18 |
| Scrap Washing Machines | $0.06 |
| Scrap Water Heaters | $0.06 |
South Carolina Scrap Metal Laws
Legal Mandates
Updated January 2014
State Requirements
In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:
· Present and allow a photocopy of a driver’s license, military ID or state ID card;
· Sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of or are authorized to sell the metal;
· Sign a statement that they have not been convicted of metal theft;
· Provide a thumbprint to be kept on file.
· Effective Aug. 8, 2011, All person transporting and/or selling non-ferrous metals must obtain a permit from the local Sheriff’s Office and must present that permit before any transactions can occur. (See Permit Law at bottom of page)
Buyer’s must:
- Record vehicle license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address, phone number and date of sale
- Keep a photograph or video which includes images of the seller and the material being sold (to be kept on file for 2 years)
- All sales tickets must have date and time of the sale, as well as the name of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material
- Sales tickets must show dollar amount paid to seller.
- Sales tickets must be signed by the seller. Seller will receive a copy of the receipt and buyer will retain a copy.
· Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS
· Tag and hold policies are in effect (for a minimum of 15 days).
NOTE: Please be aware of your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 2 years.
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of two years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a 15-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
It is illegal to purchase the following materials: manhole covers, brass plumbing fittings or valves, water meters, aluminum guard rails, aluminum ramps, beer kegs, or catalytic converters unless the seller is licensed to sell such items.
Payment for sale can be made by cash or check payable after a waiting period of 3 days. If check is to be mailed to the seller’s home, the check must be made payable to the seller and mailed to the address on their driver’s license or state ID (unless a utility bill showing a new address can be produced). No PO Box address may be used.
Links to Other Important Information for South Carolina Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/lwm/regs/R61-107_3.pdf
· State EPA on scrap – http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/OR-0639.pdf
· State laws on scrap yards – http://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=scrap%20metal&category=LEGISLATION&session=119&conid=6900226&result_pos=&keyval=1190672&numrows=10
o Permit law 2011: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess119_2011-2012/bills/3660.htm