Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Scrap Metal Recycling Services in Charlotte, NC
Southern Metals Company has been a trusted leader in scrap metal processing since 1938. Our commitment to modern technology ensures we provide superior customer service and maximize value for recyclable materials. As a third-generation family-owned business, we serve industrial, commercial, and demolition clients across the Carolinas with integrity and efficiency. Our state-certified scales and licensed professionals guarantee accurate weighing and fair compensation for all scrap products. Knowledgeable personnel with decades of combined experience handle sorting and segregation to maintain quality standards.Digital account statements offer transparency with detailed breakdowns of product type, weight, and pricing. We invest in advanced equipment like copper chopping operations, shredding systems, and heavy media processing to optimize returns for clients. Our flexible strategies address unique customer needs while maintaining environmental responsibility. Container solutions ranging from 6 to 53 cubic yards accommodate diverse storage requirements. Dependable trucking services ensure timely pickups without operational disruptions, preventing unsafe scrap accumulation.
Services
Scrap Metal Recycling
Ferrous Metal Processing
Non-Ferrous Metal Processing
Container Services
Trucking Services
Copper Chopping
Shredding & Shearing
Bailing Operations
Heavy Media Processing
Demolition Scrap Handling
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- Third-generation family-owned business with 85+ years of industry experience
- State-certified scales and licensed professionals ensure accurate material valuation
- Customized container solutions from 6 to 53 cubic yards available
- Advanced processing equipment maximizes material returns for clients
- Dependable trucking fleet guarantees timely, non-disruptive pickups
Services
Scrap Metal Recycling
We process all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. Our advanced sorting systems ensure maximum material recovery while certified scales guarantee accurate valuation. Digital reporting provides complete transparency for business clients seeking cost-effective recycling solutions.
Container Services
Custom container solutions range from 6 to 53 cubic yard capacities for efficient scrap management. Open-top roll-offs and trailers accommodate diverse industrial needs while optimizing space utilization and preventing material accumulation at client facilities.
Trucking Services
Dedicated fleet ensures timely pickups without operational disruptions. Our logistics network maintains strict schedules for both ferrous and non-ferrous material collection, preventing unsafe scrap accumulation at client locations across the Carolinas.
Processing Equipment
Modern facilities feature copper chopping, shredding, shearing, and bailing systems. Heavy media operations and mobile shear units enable customized processing approaches that maximize material value for industrial clients seeking efficient recycling solutions.
Ferrous Metal Processing
Specialized systems handle all grades of steel and iron-based materials. Our processing capabilities include automotive scrap, construction debris, and industrial byproducts through advanced separation technologies that ensure purity and market value optimization.
Questions
What types of metals do you recycle?
We process all grades of ferrous metals including steel and non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel.
Do you serve businesses outside Charlotte?
Yes, we serve industrial clients throughout North and South Carolina with pickup and processing services.
What container sizes are available?
Our containers range from 6 to 53 cubic yards with open-top and roll-off options for various industrial applications.
How are scrap prices determined?
Prices are based on current market values with transparent digital statements showing material type, weight, and pricing details.
What are your operating hours?
Our main office operates Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm with material buying hours during specified morning and afternoon windows.
