About L. Gordon Iron and Metal Co.
Our family helping yours, to recycle, together.
L. Gordon Iron & Metal Company of Statesville, North Carolina, has earned a distinction not only in the scrap industry, but is also recognized nationally as a model family business. In 1999, L. Gordon Iron & Metal was recognized by the Duke University Family Business Forum for North Carolina and awarded Mass Mutual’s National Family Business of the Year award. The award is given based on business success, multiple generational involvement, contribution to the community, innovative business practices, and stewardship for the environment.
Founded in 1917, L. Gordon Iron & Metal is dedicated to expanding customer services and building lasting relationships. Today, the company remains focused, as members of such organizations as The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and The Recycling Association of North Carolina, on the positive impacts on the environment, economy, and global trade while realizing the need for community involvement and a shared environmental responsibility.
We pay you to bring us the following recyclable items:
Automobile Bodies
Appliances
Tin
Busheling
Turnings/Shavings
Cast Iron
Misc. Steel
Copper
Aluminum
Brass
Zinc
High-Temp Alloys
Tungsten
Tool Steel
Titanium
Stainless Steel & Nickel Alloys


Our family helping yours, to recycle, together.
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What Our Clients Say
I was given a tour of the facility without even asking.
The scope of what they accomplish at this facility is quite magnificent. Here is a company that is cordial and efficient, while putting metal back to use that could easily be forgotten. I’d work with them any day!
S. Sigler
Very helpful staff.
Kind, engaging and personal. I know of others who have dealt with them as well, for years, and they have expressed a stellar reputation.
T. Colton
Valued customer of ours.
Louis, Scott and company were wonderful to deal with and I would recommend anyone in the area to work with them.
L. Jurek
L. Gordon Iron and Metal is the best.
There is no one better in honesty, integrity, and pricing. I consider the Gordons my best friend in the scrap industry and a partner in my business.