Zinc Scrap Prices in South Carolina
National average for every zinc 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.
Zinc Grades — South Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in South Carolina
In South Carolina, zinc reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and tire production. The grades yards commonly quote are Zinc Die Cast; Zinc Die Cast usually earns the top rate and Zinc Die Cast the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Dozens of yards in South Carolina list zinc among what they buy, with the widest choice around Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Regional demand from die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady zinc 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 Zinc 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 zinc in South Carolina
What is the zinc scrap price in South Carolina today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc 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 zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. 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 zinc price in South Carolina?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove chrome plating, steel inserts, and rubber bushings, separate Zinc Die Cast 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 zinc price at a South Carolina yard?
Separate grades, remove chrome plating, steel inserts, and rubber bushings, 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.
What do South Carolina yards require from sellers of zinc?
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.