About Clear Recycling
The Clear Recycling Story
Founded in 1975 as Lee Iron & Metal, Co., the business has a long history in the Sanford, NC area. 2025 brought a new start as Clear Recycling, but the deep commitment to safety, integrity and service remain. Headquartered in Sanford, NC, we are a premier regional processor of scrap metals and post-consumer recyclables.
How Does Scrap Metal Recycling Work?
We make it easy to get your scrap metal recycled.
Contact us or visit our location at 2219 S Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27330.
One of our team will greet you and instruct you where to go.
We’ll help you understand how to unload and where to get weighed.
Gather your receipt and get paid out!
How to Visit Our Recycling Yard in Sanford:
Clear Recycling Address:
Hours of Operation:
- Mon-Fri 8am – 4:30pm
- Closed Saturday & Sunday
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Please note: the business is currently working through a name change from Lee Iron to Clear Recycling.
Why Recycle Your Scrap Metal?
It's not just for the cash...
Recycling your scrap metal not only provides you cash in hand, but it offers significant environmental benefits.
By reprocessing used metals instead of extracting raw materials through mining, we conserve natural resources and reduce energy consumption. Scrap metal recycling also cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions and decreases the amount of waste sent to landfills, helping to minimize environmental pollution.
At Clear Recycling, we make recycling your scrap metal easy, rewarding, and environmentally responsible. Whether you have old appliances, copper wiring, aluminum cans, or other metal waste, we offer competitive payouts, fast service, and a hassle-free experience.
By bringing your scrap to us, you’re not only earning extra cash but you’re also helping to reduce landfill waste and conserve valuable natural resources.
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