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Recycling Centers in Charlotte, NC

27 of the 132 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Charlotte are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Top Price Recycling

    144 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206

    9am–5:45pm Mon–Sat

    Buys scrap metal
  2. Recovered Asset Management

    11301 Ed Brown Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273-9201

    Buys scrap metal
  3. CMC Recycling

    410 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206

    Buys scrap metal
  4. C&M Recycling

    2930 Jeff Adams Dr, Charlotte, NC 28206

  5. R-it3, Inc.

    321 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206-1908

  6. Cartridge-Exchange

    10119 Stevensville Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277

  7. Qc Recycle & Data Destruction

    5300 Old Pineville Rd 150 -a3, Charlotte, NC 28217

  8. Ecyclesecure, Llc

    9100 Perimeter Woods Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216-3182

  9. Global Circle Recycling

    1800 Camden Rd Ste 107, Charlotte, NC 28203-0001

  10. E-Cycle Resources

    3826 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC 28206

  11. Metromont Natural Recycling Center

    10050 Metromont Industrial Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269

  12. Sonoco Recycling

    3901 Barringer Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217-1505

  13. Clement Industries, Inc.

    13850 Ballantyne Corporate Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277-2829

  14. Zero Waste Llc

    301 Dupree St, Charlotte, NC 28208-2900

  15. Hickory Grove Recycling Center

    8007 Pence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215

  16. Greif Recycling Charlotte

    4915 Hovis Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

  17. American Recycling, LLC

    6001 Old Concord Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213

  18. Bartex Recycling Corporation

    9712 Brookford St, Charlotte, NC 28273

  19. Foxhole Recycling Center

    17131 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277

  20. Source Recycling Charlotte

    600 E Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213

  21. Andinos

    4715 Nations Crossing Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217-1815

  22. Bluesky Solutions

    5019 Hovis Rd Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28208-1229

  23. One Man's Waste... Recycling, Llc

    205 Regency Executive Park Dr Ste 202, Charlotte, NC 28217-2957

  24. Big Recycling

    1801 N Tryon St Ste 550, Charlotte, NC 28206-2704

  25. Martex Fiber

    6924 Orr Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213-6443

  26. Southern Resources

    3826 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC 28206-2043

  27. Uptown Recycling Center

    200 E 11th St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2512

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.