Central Recycling

Recycling Center in Thomasville, North Carolina

📍 1597 Kennedy Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360
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About This Location

Central Recycling, LLC is a scrap-metal buy-back facility at 1597 Kennedy Rd in Thomasville, NC, in Davidson County. Founded in 2009 by John Wayne Bolton—growing out of a predecessor operation called C&W Cores that began in 2005—the yard accepts all types of scrap metal from both residential and commercial customers and pays competitive market prices on-site. A scale house is on the premises for weighing loads, a free paved parking lot is available, and the facility is wheelchair-accessible. In addition to metal purchasing, the company offers demolition services backed by over 20 years of experience. Central Recycling is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and is closed on weekends.

What Central Recycling Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans (Purchased at competitive per-pound prices.)
✓ Aluminum sheet, gutters, and siding (Purchased at competitive per-pound prices.)
✓ #1 and #2 copper (Purchased at competitive per-pound prices.)
✓ Insulated copper wire (Purchased at competitive per-pound prices.)
✓ Cars and trucks (Whole vehicles purchased for scrap.)
✓ Semi-trucks (Purchased for scrap.)
✓ Industrial metals (All types accepted per facility's stated policy.)
✓ All scrap metal types (general) (Official website states 'All metal types accepted.')

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What they do not accept

No verified list of refused materials was found. Central Recycling's official website and all secondary sources describe the facility as accepting all metal types. Non-metal materials (e.g., glass, paper, plastics, electronics, hazardous waste) are not mentioned as accepted and should be assumed not accepted at this metal-only yard.

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off — No drop-off fee; facility pays customers for accepted metals at current market rates.

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off accepted; both residential and commercial customers served. · Walk-in (no appointment) · No residency restriction or appointment requirement found in any verified source. Walk-in drop-off during business hours. Payment by check noted on Yellow Pages listing. Parking lot is free on-site.

Programs & events

  • Scrap Metal Purchase Program — Facility weighs and buys all types of scrap metal at current market prices; prices are updated periodically (last noted update 12/12/2025 on official site).
  • Demolition Services — Onsite demolition team with over 20 years of experience; offers job quotes for clearing and demolition projects.
  • Onsite Store — A store featuring recycled metal products is available on-site.
  • Vehicle/Junk Car Pickup — Listed on USCarJunker as a facility that buys vehicles in various conditions.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of metal does Central Recycling accept?

According to their official website and Yellow Pages listing, Central Recycling accepts all metal types, including aluminum cans, aluminum sheet/gutters/siding, #1 and #2 copper, insulated copper wire, cars and trucks, semi-trucks, and general industrial metals.

Does Central Recycling pay me for my scrap metal?

Yes. Central Recycling is a buy-back scrap yard — they purchase your metals at competitive market prices. Current prices are periodically updated on their official website at centralrecyclingllc.com.

Is Central Recycling open on weekends?

No. Per multiple directory listings (Yahoo Local, Yellow Pages), the facility is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Do I need to be a local resident to drop off scrap metal?

No residency restriction was found in any verified source. The facility serves both residential and commercial customers from the broader community.

Does Central Recycling offer demolition services in addition to metal recycling?

Yes. Per their official website and multiple directory listings, Central Recycling also provides demolition services backed by over 20 years of experience, including onsite job quotes.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1597 Kennedy Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360
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City / State
Thomasville, North Carolina

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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