Auto Parts Scrap Prices in South Carolina
National average for every auto parts grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in South Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Auto Parts Grades — South Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8.50 | /each |
| Catalytic Converter | $95.00 | /each |
Auto Parts scrap in South Carolina
South Carolina yards that buy auto parts draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and tire production. Prices for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter are quoted per unit rather than per pound at South Carolina yards, because the value sits in the recoverable metal inside. Dozens of yards in South Carolina take auto parts, and sellers near Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from mills and refiners across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady auto parts buying in South Carolina. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual South Carolina yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Auto Parts in South Carolina
- A & J Recycling— Cowpens
- A & P Recycling Co— Sumter
- A Recycling Center— Columbia
- AAA Metal— North Charleston
- Allen's Scrap Metal— Loris
- Alma Alloys Recycling— Gaffney
- American Scrap Iron & Metals— Cayce
- Anointed Converters & Cores— Gray Court
- Augusta Road Recycling— Piedmont
- Auto Salvage Co— Ladson
- B & D Scrap Metal— North Charleston
- B J Metals— Mayesville
- Barlet's Recycling— Easley
- Belton Metal Inc— Belton
- Berkeley Scrap Metal— Moncks Corner
- Bluff Road Recycling— Columbia
- Brewer Scrap Metal— Trenton
- Brock, Jerry— West Columbia
- Bush's Containers— Florence
- Bush's Recycling Inc— Florence
- C & C Metal Recycling— Greenwood
- C Mc Lexington— Lexington
- CMC Recycling— Cayce
- CMC Recycling— Spartanburg
- Camden Steel & Metal Co— Camden
Frequently asked about auto parts in South Carolina
What is the auto parts scrap price in South Carolina today?
This page lists the current US national average for every auto parts grade, updated daily from commodity markets. South Carolina yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in South Carolina buy auto parts?
The yards listed on this page accept auto parts. In South Carolina the largest number of buyers to compare are around Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest auto parts price in South Carolina?
Keep units intact so the buyer can verify the recoverable content, ask for the per-unit rate for Car Battery and Catalytic Converter, and compare two or three South Carolina yards. Bring ID; buyers of these items keep detailed records.
How should I prepare auto parts before selling it in South Carolina?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
What do South Carolina yards require from sellers of auto parts?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some South Carolina yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.