Radius Recycling
Recycling Center in Columbus, Mississippi
About This Location
Radius Recycling at 973 Island Rd in Columbus, Mississippi is a scrap metal yard serving Lowndes County and the surrounding Golden Triangle. It still operates locally under the name Columbus Scrap Material — the long-standing yard was acquired by Schnitzer Steel, which later rebranded nationally as Radius Recycling, and the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce lists the location under the Radius Recycling name. The yard buys ferrous and nonferrous metals — steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, and more — from individuals, businesses, and contractors, and purchases scrap vehicles with a title. Sellers are paid by weight at market rates that change daily, so it is worth calling (662) 328-8176 for current pricing and accepted grades before hauling a load.
What Radius Recycling Accepts
What they do not accept
This is a scrap metal buyer, not a municipal drop-off. It does not take household recyclables such as plastics, cardboard, glass, or e-waste. For those, the City of Columbus operates free drop-off sites; see the city's disposal information.
Fees
- Scrap metal sold to the yard — No drop-off fee; sellers are paid by weight at market rates that fluctuate daily.
Access & restrictions
Commercial/drop-off for businesses · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public as well as businesses and contractors. Mississippi scrap-dealer law requires seller identification for metal transactions; scrap vehicles require a title. No appointment needed; call ahead for large loads or current pricing.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this 'Radius Recycling' or 'Columbus Scrap Material'?
Both names refer to the same yard at 973 Island Rd. The long-standing Columbus Scrap Material yard was acquired by Schnitzer Steel, which rebranded nationally as Radius Recycling; local directories still show the Columbus Scrap Material name, and the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber lists it as Radius Recycling.
Do I need a title to sell a junk car here?
Yes. Scrap automobiles and vehicles are accepted, but a title is required.
Is the Columbus yard open on Saturdays?
Local directory listings show Saturday hours of 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sundays closed. These hours come from third-party directories, so call (662) 328-8176 to confirm before a Saturday trip.
Does the yard pay me, or do I pay a fee?
The yard buys your scrap — there is no drop-off fee. You are paid by weight at market rates that change daily. Call (662) 328-8176 for current quotes.
Can I bring plastics, cardboard, or electronics here?
No. This is a scrap metal yard that buys ferrous and nonferrous metals only. For plastics, cardboard, and e-waste, use the City of Columbus's free drop-off sites.
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