About Us
We Buy & Recycle Scrap Metal
Potomac Metals (PMI) opened its doors for the first time in 1997 in Sterling, Virginia. PMI is a privately held independent scrap metal recycling company. We are the Mid-Atlantic’s most versatile recycling company as we provide a multitude of services to our commercial, residential and industrial accounts. We purchase raw scrap metal and process it at our locations to manufacture new tradable commodities to sell to mills, refineries and end users all over the world. PMI’s staff has grown to over 200 employees and operates nine locations throughout Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
Potomac Metals has grown its business by providing their diverse customer base the best service and competitive pricing in order to generate long term relationships.
At Potomac Metals, our customers are our most valuable commodity!
Let us partner with you to handle all of your recycling needs!

Sarah Zwilsky
President
Sarah Zwilsky is the President of Potomac Metals Incorporated (PMI), a leader in metal recycling. She is dedicated to driving growth, expanding operations, and fostering workforce development while continuing the legacy of her father, Mark Zwilsky, PMI's founder.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys balancing her leadership role with motherhood and enjoys spending her lunch breaks at the gym.

Eric Zwilsky
Vice President (Recycling Tycoon of Lowcountry)
Eric is a true guru in metal commodities, blending expert knowledge with a customer-focused approach. Since earning his B.A. in Business & Economics from McDaniel College in 2009, he's been making his mark in the commodity trading industry. Passionate about maximizing value for his clients, Eric approaches every deal with a smile and a reminder that, as he says, "Scrappin' ain't EZ."

Mark Zwilsky
Sergeant at Arms
Mark is "Sergeant at Arms" at Potomac Metals Inc. (PMI) with 40+ years experience in the recycling industry. Being a grandfather, father, son, husband, truck driver, music lover, motorcycle enthusiast, business owner and aspiring ‘wanna be’ guitar player, "there’s not much I haven’t seen or heard before."
| Title | Categories | Address | Description | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Potomac Ecycle - Manassas, VA | Potomac Metals, Inc. - Ranson, WV | 7917 Wellingford Dr, Manassas, VA 20109, USA | 7917 Wellingford Dr Manassas, VA 20109 | Directions |
Potomac Metals, Inc. - Springfield, VA | Potomac Metals, Inc. - Ranson, WV | 6619 Iron Pl, Springfield, VA 22151, USA | 6619 Iron Pl Springfield, VA 22151 | Directions |
Potomac Metals, Inc. - Ranson, WV | Potomac Metals, Inc. - Ranson, WV | 410 16th St, Ranson, WV 25438, USA | 410 16th St Ranson, WV 25438 | Directions |
Potomac Metals, Inc. Headquarters | Potomac Metals, Inc. Headquarters | 42702 Dulles Trade Ct, Sterling, VA 20166, USA | Dulles Trade Ct Sterling, VA 20166 | Directions |
Potomac Metals, Inc. - Waldorf, MD | Potomac Metals, Inc. - Waldorf, MD | 2 Henry Ford Cir, Waldorf, MD 20602, USA | 2 Henry Ford Cir Waldorf, MD 20602 | Directions |
Potomac Metals, Inc. - Beltsville, MD | Potomac Metals, Inc. - Beltsville, MD | 5215 Holland Dr, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA | 5215 Holland Dr Beltsville, MD 20705 | Directions |
Potomac Metals, Inc. - Sterling, VA | Potomac Metals, Inc. - Sterling, VA | 45655 Woodland Rd, Sterling, VA 20166, USA | 45655 Woodland Rd Sterling, VA 20166 | Directions |
Potomac Metals, Inc. - Richmond, VA | Potomac Metals, Inc. Richmond, VA | 1501 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Richmond, VA 23224, USA | 1501 Jefferson Davis Highway Richmond, VA 23224 | Directions |