Queen City Metal Recycling & Salvage QC Metal inc/Moving Mountains at 601 W 24th St, Charlotte, NC 28206

Called ahead to make sure they were open—got told “yeah, till noon.” Showed up at 11:40, and the gate was locked. Knocked, honked, even tried calling back, but nobody answered. Just a handwritten sign taped to the fence that said “CLOSED EARLY.” Meanwhile, three other yards in the area pay better *and* actually stay open when they say they will. Skip this one unless you enjoy driving 20 minutes out of your way for nothing. ---

Dude at the scales didn’t just do his job—he made the whole process easy. No waiting, no confusion, just straight answers. And the prices? Better than the last two places I tried. No drama, no hassle. If every scrap yard ran this smooth, I’d never complain about recycling again. Already planning my next trip here. ---

Look, I don’t usually leave bad reviews—what’s the point?—but this place made me break my own rule. The staff? Polite enough, I’ll give them that. They smiled, answered questions, even walked me through the process like I was their only customer. But here’s the thing: their prices are a joke. I checked the same day at another yard, and they were paying 20 cents more per pound for the exact same scrap. And don’t even get me started on their scales. They swore up and down the things were certified, but when I told them my empty trailer weighs 4,200 lbs and their scale said 4,280, they just shrugged. “Maybe your trailer’s heavier than you think.” Yeah, sure. I know my own equipment. Bottom line? I’m not wasting my time here again, and I’d tell anyone else to think twice unless they’re *desperate* for the location. ---

Hands down the best spot in Charlotte for scrap. Prices are always fair, and they’re open six days a week—no weird “closed for inventory” excuses. The owner isn’t just sitting in an office; he’s out there working with the crew, which says something. Every time I’ve been in, the staff remembers me, asks how my haul was, even throws in a free coffee if you’re there early. Not exaggerating when I say this is the only place I’ll go now. ---

It’s fine, I guess. Some of their buy-back rates are decent, and if you’re just dropping off shred, you’re in and out fast. But anything else? Forget it. The line moves slower than molasses, and half the time, the prices flip-flop depending on who’s working that day. Top Price down the road pays more *and* doesn’t make you wait an hour to unload. Oh, and their “open till 4” policy? More like “open till we feel like it.” Called once during a rainstorm, let it ring 10 times, and they just hung up. No voicemail, no nothing. Like they don’t even *want* your business. Wouldn’t go back unless I had no other choice.