Recycling Centers in Cayce, SC
Find drop-off recycling locations in Cayce, South Carolina. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Cayce has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Cayce: A Local Guide
Cayce, a city in Lexington County just across the Congaree River from Columbia, is home to two long-established scrap metal recycling yards at 2256 Charleston Hwy — both pay sellers cash for metals rather than charging a drop-off fee, and both serve the greater Columbia metro area including West Columbia, Lexington, and Irmo.
American Converter And Core specializes in catalytic converters but also buys copper, aluminum, steel, batteries, electronics, appliances, junk vehicles, and more, Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Sellers of detached catalytic converters must comply with South Carolina law (SC 16-17-680) and provide the VIN, make/model, removal date, part number, and proof of ownership along with a valid government-issued ID. The company also accepts catalytic converters shipped in by mail free of charge, making it accessible to sellers statewide.
American Scrap Iron And Metal is a full-service scrap yard with over 30 years of experience, open Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It buys the full spectrum of ferrous and non-ferrous metals — iron, copper, brass, aluminum cans, radiators, transmissions, lead-acid batteries, e-scrap (computers, circuit boards), and white goods — and offers pickup service for junk cars and large loads, roll-off container service, car crushing, and certified truck scales on-site.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Cayce
Do I get paid when I bring scrap metal to these Cayce yards?
Yes, both yards pay you. American Converter & Core and American Scrap Iron and Metal are scrap buyers — you receive cash at current market rates for accepted metals. Neither charges a drop-off fee.
What do I need to sell a catalytic converter in Cayce, SC?
South Carolina law (SC 16-17-680) requires you to provide the VIN of the vehicle the converter came from, make and model, removal date, part number, and proof of ownership. A valid SC driver's license, SC ID card, or military ID is required as identification. American Converter & Core handles catalytic converters and offers free mail-in shipping for non-local sellers.
Can I recycle electronics or e-scrap in Cayce?
Yes. American Converter & Core lists electronics and e-scrap among accepted materials. American Scrap Iron and Metal explicitly accepts computers, circuit boards, and processor and memory chips. Call either yard before visiting to confirm what you have qualifies.
Can American Scrap Iron and Metal pick up my junk car?
Yes. American Scrap Iron and Metal offers pickup service for junk vehicles and large scrap loads. Call (803) 252-6565 to schedule a pickup.