Non-Ferrous Material/Vehicles

The State of South Carolina has specific laws governing the sale of non-ferrous materials and vehicles. To recycle any non-ferrous material or a vehicle you must have one of the following: 1) Valid Driver’s License from any state, 2) A Military ID or 3) South Carolina ID issued by the DMV in addition:

Non-Ferrous Permits

You must have a permit to transport and sell non-ferrous metals. Non-ferrous includes but is not limited to: Copper, Aluminum (other than cans), Brass, Stainless Steel, Batteries and Lead. A non-ferrous permit is issued by the Sheriff Department of the County in which you reside. Non-residents may obtain a permit from any SC County Sheriff Department.

NEW SC LAW June 2014
PROHIBITS THE SALE OF ALUMINUM/COPPER RADIATORS OR ALUMINUM RADIATORS
FROM HVAC UNITS
FROM THE PUBLIC WITHOUT
A BILL OF SALE FROM LICENSED CONTRACTOR.
COILS FROM WINDOW UNITS IF INTACT AND AUTOMOBILES ARE ACCEPTED.

Exemptions:

• Licensed Contractors: Gas, Electric, Communications and Water Companies; Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical-Climate Conditioning Services

• Business or Retail License Holder

• Organizations, Corporations, or Associations who have registered with the state as charitable organizations or any non-profit corporation.

VEHICLE RECYCLING LAW

VEHICLE 12 YEARS OR NEWER

YOU MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (In your name or assigned to you):

• TITLE
• MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF SALE
• SHERIFF’S CERTIFICATE

VEHICLE OLDER THAN 12 YEARS

YOU MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (In your name or assigned to you):

• TITLE
• MAGISTRATE’S ORDER OF SALE
• SHERIFF’S CERTIFICATE

OR

• AFFIDAVIT OF DISPOSAL FROM SCDMV (Available Mid-Carolina’s Office)

ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE A LEGIBLE VIN ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. CONTACT SCDMV WITH ANY QUESTIONS