Scrap Metal Recycling in Concord, NC

Concord collects scrap metal curbside on bulky day; the county landfill and HHW facility also take scrap metal.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Concord

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ConcordNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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Book online, set out your scrap metal and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Cabarrus County C&D Landfill / Recycling Convenience CenterCounty service · Cabarrus CountyCabarrus County residentsFree
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Cabarrus County Construction & Demolition Landfill and Recycling Convenience Center, 4441 Irish Potato Road, Concord (the Census geocoder could not match this address, so it is recorded as a county program). Open Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm and Saturday 8 am-2 pm. Scrap metal and appliances, up to five tires and electronics are taken from county residents.
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Cabarrus County Household Hazardous Waste Facility / Recycling Convenience CenterCounty service · Cabarrus CountyCabarrus County residentsCost not listed
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Cabarrus County HHW Facility and Recycling Convenience Center, 246 General Services Drive SW, Concord, NC 28025 (704-920-3278; the Census geocoder could not match this address, so it is recorded as a county program). HHW drop-off on the first Wednesday (8 am-4 pm) and third Saturday (8 am-1 pm) of each month; recycling convenience center Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm.
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Concord bulky waste, appliance and e-waste collectionCity service · ConcordConcord residentsCost not listed
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City of Concord curbside bulky waste service, every other week on the regular recycling collection day: furniture, appliances, scrap metal, e-waste, tires (twice a year) and limited construction debris, up to 10 cubic yards.
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Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.

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North Carolina rules

Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

More North Carolina rules (3)

Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Residential Waste (opens in new tab) · Cabarrus County Solid Waste Management
- Residents of Cabarrus may bring household and yard waste to the landfill on Irish Potato Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal and appliances are listed under items with no drop-off charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All grades of scrap metal are accepted (no sealed containers or gas cylinders). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires delivered by county residents are accepted in loads of five or less at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Dispose Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Cabarrus County Solid Waste Management
- Any time it is open, the facility takes motor oil, any battery, antifreeze, electronics, cardboard, mixed paper, appliances and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HHW facility accepts residential household hazardous waste only, not business, commercial or non-profit waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bulky, appliances, and e-waste (opens in new tab) · City of Concord Solid Waste
- Bulky waste is a bi-weekly service picked up on the regularly scheduled recycling day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky waste includes furniture, appliances, scrap metal, tires, carpet and padding, and C&D debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal such as bicycles, metal tools, wheelbarrows, tire rims and old lawn mowers is collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires with rims removed are collected twice per calendar year from single-family homes, up to 8 per collection; businesses do not qualify. Checked October 26, 2026.
NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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