A & P RECYCLING CO FAQ

  • What are your hours of operation?

       

                                 We are open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. We close for all major holidays.


  • What types of materials do you accept?

              Aluminum – all grades


              Automobiles (see South Carolina laws)


              Small propane tanks – valves MUST BE
             removed and tank cut in half


              Brass


              Compressors


              Engines


              Iron


              Small propane tanks – valves MUST BE removed and tank cut in half


              Steel


              Wheels (aluminum and steel)


              Engines


              Iron


             Small propane tanks – valves MUST BE removed and tank cut in half


             Steel


             Wheels (aluminimum and steel)


             Aluminum cans


             Ballasts – non-PCB


             Catalytic converters


             Copper


             Heater cores


             Heater cores


             Lead


             Stainless steel


             Steel cans


             And other metals – call or email


             Appliances – Remove compressor or certify that all CFCs have been removed


             Batteries – lead acid


             Chain link fencing – call or email for specifications


             Electric motors


             Insulated electrical wiring


             Radiators


             Starters and alternators


             Transmissions

  • Items we DO NOT accept:

             Any hazardous metal


             Concrete or porcelain


             Tires


             Radioactive materials


             Televisions and computer monitors


             Cemetery markers and vases (call for exemptions)


             Flammable materials


             Manholes/grates/fire hydrants (government contractors exempt)


             Railroad iron


             Trash (glass, paper, plastic)


             Closed containers used for storing chemicals


             Kegs


             Paint cans


             Shopping carts (call for exemptions)

  • What are necessary steps for preparing metals for recycling?
    1.          Remove compressors from all appliances (we will buy compressors) or certify all the CFCs have been removed.
    2.          Oxygen tanks – remove valve, cut in half.
    3.          Drums/containers must be completely cleaned, with no evidence of residue.
    4.          Call for additional information – 803-775-8383
  • Do you have a price list?
    •          We do not provide price lists due to price changes, which are based on market conditions.
    •          Please call 803-775-8383 for current pricing.
  • What do I need to sell scrap metal?
    •          In order to sell steel or aluminum cans, you must provide a photo ID with address.
    •          South Carolina has specific laws mandating the sale of nonferrous metals (See South Carolina Metals Law) 
  • Do you buy automobiles?
    • Yes.
    1.          We require that the gas tank be removed, or you may cut three large openings evenly spaced in the tank to assure no fluids remain.
    2.          Remove battery (we will buy the battery separately provided you have a nonferrous metal permit).
    3.          See South Carolina metals recycling laws for necessary documentation to sell a vehicle.
  • Do you buy gas tanks?
    • Yes, we will buy the tank associated with the vehicle you are recycling.
    1.          Must be cut in half lengthwise.