Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in South Carolina
National average for every steel & iron 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.
Steel & Iron Grades — South Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $285.00 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $215.00 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.18 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.62 | /lb |
Steel & Iron scrap in South Carolina
In South Carolina, steel & iron reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and tire production. Expect separate prices for Steel (Heavy Melt), Light Iron / Sheet, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel (304). Clean, sorted Steel (Heavy Melt) sits at the top of the board while Light Iron / Sheet is priced for the extra processing it needs. Dozens of yards in South Carolina take steel & iron, and sellers near Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from electric arc furnaces and foundries across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady steel & iron buying in South Carolina. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; South Carolina yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Steel & Iron 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— Spartanburg
- CMC Recycling— Cayce
- Camden Steel & Metal Co— Camden
Frequently asked about steel & iron in South Carolina
What is the steel & iron scrap price in South Carolina today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in South Carolina quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in South Carolina buy steel & iron?
Dozens of yards in South Carolina list steel & iron 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 steel & iron price in South Carolina?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, separate Steel (Heavy Melt) from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three South Carolina yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a South Carolina yard?
Separate grades, remove attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell steel & iron 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.