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.