What We Buy

Items We Accept

  1. Steel and cast iron (check with a magnet – if it sticks, its steel!)
  2. Tin – includes household appliances
  3. Electric motors such as ceiling fans
  4. Sealed units- compressors
  5. Aluminum cans
  6. Lead
  7. E-scrap – computer hard drives and towers
  8. Copper
  9. Clean aluminum
  10. Irony aluminum -aluminum containing other metals or plastics
  11. Brass
  12. Stainless

* For #1-7, only a Picture ID is required for sale

** For #8-12, a “SC County Transportation of Non-Ferrous Metals Permit” is required for sale — call if you have any questions!

For Automobiles

If the vehicle is less than 12 years old, a title is required in the customer’s name.  If the vehicle is over 12 years old, a registration is required in the customer’s name.  CSM crushes the purchased vehicles.  The following processes must be performed before we can accept a vehicle:

  1. All fluids must be drained.
  2. The battery must be removed.
  3. The gas tank must be removed.
  4. Once the vehicle is on-site the tires must be removed or there will be a weight reduction.
Car Junkyard — Charleston, SC — Charleston Steel & metal

For Businesses

CSM offers a variety of services to make metal recycling economical and hassle-free.  A Charleston Steel and metal professional will be happy to meet with you to discuss your needs and develop an appropriate plan.

  1. Containerized service (6 – 50 yards) 
  2. Flatbed, sided trailer, and van trailer service
  3. 30+ Trucks on the road everyday means prompt service and support
  4. On Site work including clean up and demolition
  5. Dumpster Rentals

We will be happy to provide references for the numerous industrial and municipal clients that we have had decades- long relationships in the area.

ISRI
South Carolina Recycler's Association