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About This Location

Lexington Recycling is a private scrap-metal yard at 1057 S Lake Dr in Lexington, South Carolina, not a county drop-off site. It buys scrap vehicles, copper, brass, radiators, catalytic converters and other metals from the public. Bring a valid photo ID when selling scrap; metals are weighed and paid out by the yard. Call ahead at 803-399-8251 to confirm hours and current pricing before hauling a load.

What Lexington Recycling Accepts

✓ Scrap vehicles / junk cars (Accepted by the yard)
✓ Copper and brass (Non-ferrous metals bought)
✓ Radiators (Accepted)
✓ Catalytic converters (Accepted)

What they do not accept

Specific prohibited items not published; this is a scrap-metal buyer, not a curbside-recyclables drop-off. Call before bringing non-metal items.

Access & restrictions

public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Scrap-metal buyer; South Carolina law requires a valid photo ID to sell regulated metals such as copper and catalytic converters. Metals are paid out by weight.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lexington Recycling a free county drop-off or a scrap-metal buyer?

It is a private scrap-metal yard at 1057 S Lake Dr, not a Lexington County collection center. It buys metals from the public rather than taking curbside recyclables for free. For free household recycling, use a Lexington County Collection & Recycling Center.

What metals does Lexington Recycling buy?

Listings for the yard describe scrap vehicles, copper, brass, radiators and catalytic converters, along with general junk and scrap-metal removal. Call 803-399-8251 for other materials and current prices.

Do I need an ID to sell scrap metal here?

Yes. South Carolina requires a valid, state-issued photo ID to sell regulated metals such as copper and catalytic converters, and yards keep records of these transactions.

Where is the Lexington County dump or recycling center instead?

Lexington County runs free Collection & Recycling Centers for residents, including Ball Park Rd in Lexington and Bush River Rd in Columbia. Those are open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun 3-7 p.m., closed Tue/Thu.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1057 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29073
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City / State
Lexington, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday Closed
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