North Carolina recycling directory
Recycling centers in Charlotte, North Carolina
5 facilities with contact info, hours, pricing, and accepted materials. Compare them and find the closest drop-off.
Available Recycling Centers
CMC Recycling
410 Atando Avenue
CMC Recycling in Charlotte has served the Charlotte metropolitan area for more than 80 years from a fully-paved yard just outside downtown. The yard accepts all types of scrap metal from individuals, small businesses, and industrial accounts, with certified weight scales and an easy payment process. A valid government-issued ID is required by NC state law to sell scrap metal.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling · Industrial scrap services
Accepts: Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Iron, Non-ferrous metals
Pull-A-Part Charlotte
6024 N. Tryon St
Pull-A-Part Charlotte is a self-service auto salvage yard where customers pull their own used OEM parts at low prices. The yard also buys junk cars for cash and sells whole used vehicles. Open 7 days a week with hundreds of vehicles spanning all makes and models.
Services: Self-service used auto parts · Junk car buying for cash · Used car sales
Accepts: Junk cars, Salvage vehicles
Queen City Metal
601 West 24th Street
Queen City Metal is a full-service scrap metal recycler operating two yards in Charlotte and Hudson, NC since July 2013. The yard buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals including copper, aluminum, steel, brass, cast iron, appliances, cars, and machinery at competitive rates. A portion of proceeds funds the Second Chance Program, a 501(c)(3) providing workforce training and reentry support for returning citizens.
Services: Metal drop-off and cash pay-out · Commercial recycling pickup programs · Waste-reduction consulting · Professional waste management
Accepts: Copper (bare bright, #1, #2), Aluminum (cans, sheet, rims), Steel (light iron, heavy steel, structural), Cast iron, Brass, Stainless steel, Lead, Zinc
Where are Queen City Metal's locations?
Queen City Metal operates two yards in North Carolina, one in Charlotte and one in Hudson, NC. Both have been open since July 2013.
How do I find out what my scrap is worth?
Text a photo of your material to 704-363-8589 and the team will tell you its value before you make the trip.
Sam Auto Salvage
2711 Wilkinson Blvd
Sam Auto Salvage is a locally owned salvage yard in Charlotte, North Carolina operating since 1999. It buys late-model cars 10 years and newer plus junk cars in any condition for cash, with fast free towing and same-day removal, and sells used auto parts from its yard.
Services: Junk car purchase · Free towing · Same-day removal · Used auto parts sales · Title handling
Accepts: Cars, Trucks, Vans, SUVs, Junk cars in all conditions
What years of cars do you buy?
Late-model cars 10 years old and newer, plus junk cars in any condition regardless of year, make, or model.
Is towing free?
Yes, free towing and removal to Charlotte and surrounding areas, with same-day service available.
S&R Auto and Truck Salvage
1420 West Craighead Road
S&R Auto and Truck Salvage is a family-owned salvage yard in Charlotte, North Carolina stocking a variety of vehicle parts for all makes and models, with new inventory arriving daily. If a part is not in stock, the team locates it from other sources.
Services: Used auto parts sales · Parts location service · Online inventory search · Part fitting guidance
Accepts: Salvaged vehicle parts, Engine components, Transmission parts, Interior components, Electrical parts
Do you have parts in stock?
We have extensive inventory arriving daily; if we do not have what you need, we locate parts from other salvage yards.
What warranty do you offer?
We provide a 60-day warranty or refund on parts purchased.
Materials Accepted in Charlotte
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Charlotte include auto salvage, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, junk car buyer, used parts. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina currently lists 5 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include auto salvage, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals. Pickup or container service is usually offered on request, so call ahead to confirm availability. Most facilities operate Monday through Friday, so plan weekday deliveries whenever possible. At least 1 scrap metal yard mention cash payouts for scrap. Bring a government-issued ID and confirm rates the day you visit.
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