Precious Metals Scrap Prices in South Carolina
National average for every precious metals 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.
Precious Metals Grades — South Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in South Carolina
The South Carolina market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and tire production. South Carolina buyers price Silver (.999) and Gold (.999) on purity and weight against the day's spot benchmark, then take a refining margin; scrap or melt value is always below the bullion quote. Dozens of yards in South Carolina take precious metals, 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 precious metals buying in South Carolina. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a South Carolina yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals 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 precious metals in South Carolina
What is the precious metals scrap price in South Carolina today?
This page lists the current US national average for every precious metals 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 precious metals?
Dozens of yards in South Carolina list precious metals among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in South Carolina?
Separate items by purity, keep any hallmarks or karat stamps visible, and ask what percentage of spot the buyer pays after testing. Comparing a refiner and a yard in South Carolina on the same day shows the real spread.
How should I prepare precious metals 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.
Do I need ID to sell precious metals scrap in South Carolina?
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.