I love going to this place where you can drop off pretty much anything from your house. Even pick…read moreup some stuff for your yard or house. The value of going to the recycle center is unmatched for getting rid of stuff you can recycle.

Very well located Easy entry and exit from Rt 21…read moreLots of room to maneuver once inside Clearly marked areas for material disposal Friendly and helpful staff Rarely have to wait in any kind of line

Great staff and prices!!! Highly recommend! Got to meet the owner- legendary Mickey "Michelle"…read moreCoffino too!

From the owner: At Queen City Metal Recycling & Salvage, we’re proud to be Charlotte’s #1 full-service recycling…read morecenter — locally owned, community-driven, and committed to making a difference. We recycle ferrous, non-ferrous, and electronic scrap while creating life-changing opportunities through our Second Chance Program. What We Take: Ferrous Metals: Iron, steel, appliances, vehicles, heavy equipment, and structural scrap Non-Ferrous Metals: Copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, lead, zinc, and insulated wire Electronics & Computer Scrap: Laptops, desktops, circuit boards, power supplies, cables, and more Automotive Scrap: Batteries, catalytic converters, radiators, aluminum rims, and transmissions We pay top dollar for scrap, offer accurate weights, and provide a safe, fast, and friendly experience for both individuals and businesses. Why Choose Us: Second Chance Employment Program: We proudly hire and train formerly incarcerated individuals, giving them a new start and purpose. Community Impact: We’re part of CharMeck Gives and work closely with our 501(c)(3) nonprofit sister company dedicated to mental health and prison reform. At Queen City Metal Recycling & Salvage, we’re more than a scrap yard — we’re a movement for change, opportunity, and community pride.

It was rather confusing to navigate, and while they did have a person in a booth, as well as some…read moresignage, I found the signs kind of too little too late (or maybe I went the wrong way??). The person was blocked by a vehicle that may have been for the county, or may have just been a person dropping off. They were there the whole time. Anyway, when you pull in, go directly to your right if you want to recycle something. There are different stations based on the material. The bins in the middle are for cardboard and such, all labeled so you can tell. The electronics were on the right side in a covered area. TV monitors and accessories are separate stops FYI. The exit was confusing... I drove toward the exit signs and they seemed to be leading to where the trash trucks were going?? I turned around and went back the way I came. You may never need to come here, but if you're disposing of a TV/computer monitor, this is the place to go, as it is illegal to throw out with curbside trash. This facility also seems to have compost/mulch services. They do a lot here, so it really is a good thing for the community. Just felt like I was wandering through a maze.

Excellent place to get good quality compost and mulch. I regularly get it from here. Nice friendly…read morepeople, clean and efficient service. Very easy to navigate - Go through the gate pay at the station, turn a bit right and drive, you'll find people waiting for you on the left, Clearly marked place, park and open the trunk. In a matter of minutes you are out. You don't even have to get out of your vehicle. What more one can expect. Very affordable price for both compost and mulch in bags - and yes you can get both a full load of wheel loader for less than $30,

Every month I call and this company has the lowest prices on metal scrap. I can sell my scrap…read morealuminum and steel for more $$$ elsewhere. Not worth my time to sell to them.

I'm an occasional scrapper. I've been to many different scrap yards in the Charlotte area. Southern…read moreResources was my worst scrapping experience. First, I will say their website is great. It convinced me that they are the most trustworthy and organized scrap yard in the area. Those claims couldn't be more wrong. I had about 120 lbs of various higher-value metals and I was the only "customer" on the yard. One of my metals was counted as a lower-grade metal than it should have been (extruded aluminum, counted as old sheet aluminum). On a better note, the weighing session was straightforward, methodical and transparent, but the unwillingness of the staff to test the aluminum ruined that. After weighing, I waited in the "pay room" for probably 20 minutes, still the only customer on the yard and despite the fact that there were two ladies behind the counter. The website said they pay cash, but I was offered $100 cash or a check for the full amount, $102. I was a little disillusioned when I left but I was angry when I took a closer look at the itemized receipt; They rounded down every metal's subtotal. For example: if it was $1.10, I was paid $1. If it was $1.88, I was paid $1. In the end, this little ploy cheated me out of several dollars. And they have a sign that says "Tips are Appreciated." Really? The short of it: It took 1.5 hours, and I left feeling cheated on a couple of points. No thanks, I'll stick with my regular yard with a nice country drive, where I can be in and out in 15 minutes and have never felt cheated.

Perfect place to drop off anything for recycling! Easy to find and I have not had any issues with…read morehaving space/available bins for my large boxes and such. There are no attendants to assist. Service is free.

The recycling center is located at Park Road Park. Just know, it's a self service recycling…read morecenter that's not monitored by employees. Cameras are placed everywhere so they know if you're not being neat and putting items in the dumpster. It's nothing to see but at least it's a place to get rid of recyclables so they can be used again and not tossed in the trash.

Glad this place exists and I try to use it as often as I can (even though it is a haul for me). I…read moreget monthly shipments that require temperature control so I am glad I can take the white Styrofoam containers to a place to be properly disposed of. The last visit I had some old, defunct flat screen monitors for a computer I don't use any more and they do take a number of small electronics and lead batteries. Just make sure to follow the signs and instructions. When I have visited, it was during the week so there was never a line, you can pull your car up to whatever section you are disposing at and be on your way. There are usually staff members doing something at the various stations, so if you have a question on where to place your items, they are the best bet.

Friendly staff, responsible recycling, great hours and affordable. Help save our planet!read more

Convenient location, no charge for residents of Mooresville with sticker. Shovels and brooms…read moreavailable. Helpful and friendly staff.

back again... kinda stinks but where else are you gonna go with your various unmentionables?? gotta…read morehave a sticker on your windshield to use the facilities because, well, you know, local taxes pay for this (and tipping fees... local taxes and tipping fees pay for this.) sticker arrives with the property tax notice so keep an eye out for it and when it arrives it's supposed to be attached in the lower driver's side corner of the windshield, anywhere else and you will be subject to mockery and taunting by the staff (it's all good natured fun so just play along and promise to do better next year.) they'll accept pretty much all your household waste here and all they ask is that you bin it properly: scrap metals, lawn waste, construction debris, cardboards, glass (in two flavors: clear and brown), tin cans, limited quantities of used motor oil, appliances, and regular trash. even if you have curbside waste pickup you should stop in at least once annually since you're funding it. not quite as fun as the actual dump on an autumn day but there's also not so many large rodents to contend with either.