Palmetto State Recycling

Recycling Center in Wagener, South Carolina

📍 185 Aiken Rd, Wagener, SC 29164
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📞 +1 803-559-2050 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Palmetto State Recycling at 185 Aiken Road is a family-owned scrap metal yard in the center of Wagener, South Carolina. It buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public, including copper and copper wire, brass, aluminum, catalytic converters, batteries, alternators, starters and AC compressors. This is a scrap buyer that pays by weight, not a county convenience center or household curbside recycling drop-off.

What this location Accepts

✓ Copper and copper wire
✓ Brass
✓ Aluminum
✓ Catalytic converters
✓ Batteries
✓ Alternators and starters
✓ AC compressors
✓ Auto-cast and other ferrous/non-ferrous metals

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What they do not accept

✕ Household curbside recyclables (mixed paper, plastics, glass)
✕ General household trash

This is a scrap metal yard, not a household recycling drop-off. For paper, plastic and glass, use an Aiken County convenience or recycling center.

Access & restrictions

Open to the general public (scrap buyer); serves Aiken County and surrounding areas · Pays market rates by weight; prices fluctuate, so call for current rates. Closed for lunch 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What metals does Palmetto State Recycling buy?

It buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals including copper and copper wire, brass, aluminum, catalytic converters, batteries, alternators, starters, AC compressors and auto-cast. Call (803) 559-2050 for current market rates.

Is Palmetto State Recycling open to the public?

Yes. It is a general-public scrap yard that welcomes residents from Aiken County and surrounding areas.

What are the hours, and is it closed for lunch?

The yard is open Monday through Friday, taking the last customer around 4:30 PM, and is closed for lunch from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Large trailer loads of shred are accepted only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Can I drop off household bottles, cans and paper here?

No. This is a scrap metal yard focused on metals and auto components, not a household recycling drop-off. Use an Aiken County convenience or recycling center for curbside-type recyclables.

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Contact & Location

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185 Aiken Rd, Wagener, SC 29164
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City / State
Wagener, South Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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