
Scrap Metal, Metal Recycling Services, and Salvage.
Our Services
Our quick payments, local convenience, and competitive pricing put cash in your pocket fast.
Metal Recycling
Comprehensive scrap metal recycling services for businesses and industries - including collection, processing, and transportation
Container Service
Large industrial container services for businesses - including collecting and picking up scrap metal for processing.
Auto Salvage
Purchasing old, damaged, or unwanted vehicles, offering free towing services, and selling used auto parts at a discounted price.
A legacy of service, a future of recycling.
Founded in 1956 by Robert Panter, Panter's Garage has been an Estill Springs institution for generations. While our services have evolved over the years, our commitment to quality and community remains strong.
The Panter’s experience continues to be one of excellence and efficiency:
Bring your scrap metal to our local facility
We’ll accurately weight your materials on our state-of-the-art scales
Our team will help you unload quickly and safely
We’ll pay you top dollar for your scrap
Locally owned and operated
in Franklin County, TN.
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Current Scrap Metal Prices
SCALES CLOSE @3:45PM DAILY
Retail Customer Pricing
No. 1 Copper $3.30/lb
Yellow Brass $2.10/lb
Aluminum Cans $0.60/lb
Clean Aluminum $0.65/lb
Complete Cars $9.00/100 lbs
Shredder Feed $8.00/100 lbs
Industrial Business Pricing
Busheling CALL
3’ Plate + Structural CALL
Torch Plate CALL
Turnings CALL
Miscellaneous Scrap CALL
Container Service CALL
Items We Don’t Accept
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This includes radioactive waste, asbestos, mercury, lead, and items containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) like old light ballasts and transformers.
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This includes sealed drums, tanks, or other containers unless they have been professionally cleaned and certified as empty.
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This includes propane tanks, fire extinguishers, gas cylinders, and items with un-drained fluids like oil, gas, or diesel.
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This includes needles, syringes, and other biohazardous materials.
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This includes ammunition, fireworks, and other explosive materials.
Questions?
Give us a call.
Our team is ready to help.

Cheers for Panter’s

Cash for Scrap
Our Payment Terms and Requirements
Cash
This is the most common method of payment, especially for smaller quantities of scrap metal. Please note that there is a five (5) day hold on all copper payment.
Identification
Scrap yards are required by law to record the seller's information and may ask for identification, such as a driver's license.
Taxes
In some cases, you may be required to pay taxes on the income earned from selling scrap metal.
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