Great staff and prices!!! Highly recommend! Very fair pricing and no waiting! Great location near…read moredowntown Charlotte!

There are a handful of recycling centers in the area, but Top Price is always my #1 choice. The…read moreprices are competitive, and all of the employees are professional, helpful, and friendly. I especially like it when Luis or Q operates the scale. Luis really knows his stuff. The cashier is sweet too (FYI, the tip box is not for her. You need to tip her separately). She has never made a mistake counting my money or writing my check. All employees here are meticulous about paying you correctly for the items you bring. I've been to pretty much all of the other places in Charlotte, but Top Price is by far the best.

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.

It would be perfect if the people using it would not put trash on the ground. There are numerous…read morecontainers and you can leave bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.

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

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

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,

People there are nice And very helpful. Went to dump some trash that had accumulated. Will say the…read moreline there gets pretty long but the wait time really depends on time of day but besides that the place is very clean and organized

This place used to work smoothly in the old location. Now it's really screwed up. They have tons of…read morenew equipment they don't need and don't use, but the operation of it is horribly inefficient. If you have a couple bags of kitchen trash to drop off, you have to go through a big truck scale and wait five minutes behind a long line of cars and trucks, some of them dumping tons of yard waste or construction debris. It's very inconvenient. Then when you get to the scale they don't weigh your load or even look at it. They just wanted to make you wait in line in the hot sun for no reason. The whole process is very poorly designed and their operation of it seems improvised and haphazard. It's not worth it.

This is my new favorite place to get mulch! We literally filled our whole pickup truck in less than…read morea minute (because they use a massive payload machine) and it only cost $10! It's so easy! You just drive up onto the vehicle scale and pay the person in the booth, then drive around to the other side and a massive amount of mulch gets dropped into your vehicle or trailer! This would take so much more time, effort and money if done in bags from a hardware store! They do topsoil too! They're also a composting and recycling facility. I can't wait to go back and see what else I can do there!

Long-established multigenerational recyclers with a history of responsible employees and great…read moreservice.

Can be a daunting place with both good and bad experiences. If you have small multi loads they…read morereally don't want to deal with you. Very difficult to get information from them. It would be so helpful to have a list of their main categories and prices online. Their staff for computer parts need more experience or knowledge. I'm new to selling and self educating is much harder than it need be if scrap years would list some fundamentals. Would save us both a ton of time and expense.