Industrial Metal Recycling — United States

We Move
Metal.
Fast.

Copper, aluminum, steel, exotic alloys — we buy it all. Same-day quotes, certified scales, and the capacity to handle industrial volume.

Charlie Johnson

Charlotte, NC

25+
Years in Business
48
States Served
500K+
Tons Processed
ISO
9001 Certified

What We Do

Capabilities

Industrial Pickup

Scheduled fleet pickups for manufacturing facilities. We handle volume — from single loads to full-site cleanouts.

Drop-Off Processing

Drive in, get weighed, get paid. Fast turnaround with certified scales and same-day settlement.

Contract Recycling

Long-term agreements for ongoing scrap generation. Dedicated account managers, locked pricing tiers.

Demolition Scrap

Full-service metal recovery from demolition and construction projects. We coordinate logistics end-to-end.

We Buy

Materials Accepted

From common ferrous scrap to high-value exotic alloys and precious metals — we have the expertise and buyer network to get you the best price.

Copper Wire

#1 Bare Bright, #2 Insulated, THHN, Romex, Comm Wire

Base Metals

Aluminum

Extrusions, Cast, Sheet, Cans, Clips

Base Metals

Brass

Yellow Brass, Red Brass, Cartridges, Turnings

Base Metals

Bronze

Bearing Bronze, Manganese Bronze, Solids

Base Metals

Lead

Soft Lead, Hard Lead, Wheel Weights, Batteries

Base Metals

Zinc

Die Cast, Sheet, Old Zinc, Dross

Base Metals

Tin

Solder, Tinned Copper, Babbit

Base Metals

Carbon Steel

Plate, Structural, HMS 1&2, Shredded

Ferrous

Stainless Steel

304, 316, 316L, 317, 321, 347, 430

Ferrous

Cast Iron

Brake Rotors, Engine Blocks, Radiators

Ferrous

Tool Steel

H13, D2, M2, A2, O1 — Solids & Turnings

Ferrous

Titanium

Grade 1–5, CP, 6Al-4V, Turnings, Solids

Exotic Alloys

Inconel

600, 625, 718, X-750 — All Forms

Exotic Alloys

Monel

400, K-500 — Sheet, Bar, Turnings

Exotic Alloys

Hastelloy

C-276, C-22, B-2, X — All Forms

Exotic Alloys

Nickel

Pure Nickel 200/201, Nickel Alloys, Plating

Exotic Alloys

Cobalt

Stellite, MP35N, Haynes 25, Turnings

Exotic Alloys

Tungsten

Pure Tungsten, Carbide, TZM, Rhenium Alloys

Exotic Alloys

Molybdenum

Pure Moly, TZM, Moly-Rhenium, Turnings

Exotic Alloys

Tantalum

Pure Tantalum, Ta-W, Capacitor Grade

Exotic Alloys

Niobium

Pure Niobium, Nb-1Zr, Ferroniobium

Exotic Alloys

Zirconium

Zr-702, Zr-705, Nuclear Grade, Turnings

Exotic Alloys

Rhenium

Pure Rhenium, Re-W Alloys, Powder

Exotic Alloys

Gold

Jewelry, Contacts, Plating, Bonding Wire

Precious Metals

Silver

Sterling, Fine Silver, Contacts, Solder

Precious Metals

Platinum

Catalytic Converters, Wire, Sponge

Precious Metals

Palladium

Catalytic Converters, Plating, Powder

Precious Metals

Rhodium

Catalytic Converters, Plating Solutions

Precious Metals

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Why Us

Built for
Industrial
Volume

We're not a hobbyist yard. Exotic Metals LLC was built to serve manufacturers, demolition contractors, and industrial operations that generate serious scrap. Our infrastructure, pricing, and team reflect that.

Same-day quotes on all materials
Certified NTEP-approved scales
Nationwide pickup logistics
Competitive pricing updated daily
Compliant documentation & reporting
Metal recycling facility

Same-Day Quotes

Ready to Move Your Scrap?

Call now and speak directly with a metals buyer. No hold music. No runaround.

(980) 398-8336
Exotic Metals LLC

Industrial-grade metal recycling for manufacturers, contractors, and industrial operations across the United States.

Materials

CopperAluminumStainless SteelCarbon SteelExotic AlloysTitaniumBrass & Bronze

Contact

Charlie Johnson(980) 398-8336
Charlotte, NC
Serving Nationwide
Mon–Fri: 7AM–6PM EST
Sat: 8AM–2PM EST

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