Biltmore Iron & Metal Co., Inc.

Western North Carolina’s trusted recycler

Recycle.
Earn.
Make an Impact.

Fair, transparent metal pricing. Certified scales. Fast unloading. Two convenient locations serving neighbors, trades, and industry.

Family owned and operated since 1951. · 75+ years serving Western North Carolina. · 50 yd containers available. · The BIMCO way · B — Bring your materials. · I — Identify and inspect. · M — Measure on certified scales. · C — Confirm your value. · O — Offload and recycle responsibly. · Today is Friday, 08.21.26. · 02:18:36 Eastern Time. · Checking current yard hours · It is currently --°F in AVL.

Know before you load

Can I recycle it?

We accept most ferrous and nonferrous metal. Check the list or call us if your item needs a closer look.

01Aluminum+
02Appliances (empty)+
03Automotive body parts+
04Brass & bronze+
05Cast iron+
06Copper+
07Electric motors+
08Electronic materials+
09Insulated wire+
10Lead+
11Radiators+
12Stainless steel+
13Steel & tin+
14Titanium+
15Wheels+

Bringing nonferrous metal? Bring a valid NC or federally issued photo ID. Copper is paid by check under North Carolina law.

AI-assisted material identification

Snap it.
Know before
you haul.

Upload a clear photo and get a likely material match, acceptance guidance, and simple preparation tips in seconds.

For the clearest resultUse good natural lightFill the frame with one itemShow cut edges, labels, or connectors

Protected by Cloudflare Turnstile

Fair-use timing: 20 sec → 30 sec → 1 min → 2 min → 5 min → 24 hours.

Your photo is used only for this identification.
It is not added to a public gallery.

Photo results are AI-assisted estimates, not a guarantee. Final identification, acceptance, grade, and price are determined by BIMCO staff after an in-person inspection. Do not handle or transport unknown, pressurized, radioactive, mercury-containing, or otherwise hazardous materials.

Transparent pricing

Current
metal prices.

Recycled metal markets change. These posted rates are a helpful guide; final grade and weight are confirmed at our certified scales.

Large volume? Call for pricing
Nonferrous · per poundUpdated 06.08.26
Bare Bright Copper$5.25 / lb
#1 Copper$5.15 / lb
#2 Copper$5.00 / lb
Light Copper$4.90 / lb
#1 Insulated$3.00 / lb
#2 Insulated$1.90 / lb
#2 Insulated - Low Grade$1.20 / lb
Yellow Brass$3.00 / lb
Cu Radiators - Clean/Irony$3.00 / $2.00 / lb
Copper Alum Rads$2.60 / $2.25 / lb
Sheet/Cast Aluminum$0.75 / lb
Alum Rads$0.75 / lb
MLC Alum$0.80 / lb
EC Alum$1.60 / lb
Aluminum Cans$0.85 / lb
Aluminum Wheels$1.20 / lb
Irony Aluminum$0.30 / lb
Stainless Steel$0.40 / lb
Lead Acid Batteries$0.25 / lb
Compressors$0.30 / lb
Electric Motors$0.30 / lb
Ferrous · per hundred poundsUpdated 06.08.26
Shred Steel$7.00 / 100 lb
Cast Iron$9.00 / 100 lb
Automobiles$8.00+ / 100 lb
Automobiles w/ Original Converter$9.00+ / 100 lb

Prices subject to change. Material condition and classification apply.

Plan before you load

What are your
materials worth?

Choose a material and enter an approximate weight for a quick estimate using BIMCO’s current posted rate.

01 Choose material02 Add weight03 Visit a yard
Current posted rate$5.25 / lb
Estimated value$131.25
Ready to recycle?Asheville1 Meadow Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Before you arrive

Bring a valid NC or federally issued photo ID for nonferrous metal. Copper payments are issued by check.

Estimate is informational only. Final payment is based on material classification, condition, certified scale weight, and the price in effect when received.

Simple from start to finish

Built to keep
your job moving.

01

Drop it off

Drive onto our certified scales. Our team helps identify, weigh, and unload your material quickly.

Choose a yard →
Biltmore Iron and Metal recycling yard
02

We bring the container

From one-cubic-yard boxes to 50-cubic-yard roll-off trailers, plus hoppers and flatbeds.

Request service →

Straightforward by design

The BIMCO Method

Five simple steps. Honest weights, clear pricing, and a crew that keeps the line moving.

  1. 01 · ARRIVAL

    Bring your materials

    Pull in with your recyclable metals and photo ID when required.

  2. 02 · SORT & CHECK

    Identify & inspect

    We identify the material and confirm what you brought.

  3. 03 · CERTIFIED SCALE

    Measure the weight

    Certified scales keep every load accurate and fair.

  4. 04 · CLEAR VALUE

    Confirm your value

    Review the grade, current rate, and total clearly.

  5. 05 · RECYCLE RIGHT

    Offload responsibly

    Unload safely, get paid, and put metal back to work.

Two local yards

Choose your
closest location.

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Asheville

1 Meadow Road, Asheville, NC 28803

Monday–Friday · 7:30 AM–5:00 PM ET

Saturday–Sunday · Closed

Biltmore Iron and Metal Company yard sign
BAsheville
Western North Carolina

A WNC original

“Recycling Asheville’s metal—and serving its people—for generations.”
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A modern expression of a Western North Carolina original.

Our story began with Standard Iron and Metal in 1929. In 1951, J. Paul and Sue Long renamed the business Biltmore Iron & Metal Co. Today, the family tradition continues with the same practical values: honest weights, responsible recycling, and work done right.

Living Wage Certified

Industry connections

Local roots.
Regional leadership.

BIMCO stays connected to the organizations advancing responsible recycling, safety, education, and advocacy across North Carolina and the Southeast.

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