Copper Scrap Prices in Louisiana
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Louisiana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Louisiana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $5.54 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $5.31 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $4.73 | /lb |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.60 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $5.14 | /lb |
Copper scrap in Louisiana
In Louisiana, copper reaches the scrap stream by way of petrochemicals, oil and gas, ports and shipping, and seafood. The grades yards commonly quote are Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean); Bare Bright Copper usually earns the top rate and #2 Copper the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Dozens of yards in Louisiana list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Abbeville, New Orleans, and Shreveport. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Louisiana yards short shipping legs to the buyers of copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Louisiana yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Louisiana
- 360 Trucking LLC— Violet
- 5 Star Rubbish Removal— Abbeville
- 590 Towing & Recovery— Abbeville
- 611 Metals Recycling— Abbeville
- A & R Towing & Recovery Inc— Abbeville
- A Aaah One Call— Abbeville
- A to Z Auto Dismantling & Sales— Abbeville
- A+ Metals & Recycling— Abbeville
- A-1 Auto Removal— Abbeville
- A1 Salvage and Demolition Inc.— Abbeville
- A1metals— Abbeville
- AAA AUTO RECYCLING & REMOVAL— Abbeville
- AAA Recycling & Core Supply— Abbeville
- ALL CAR TOWING AND RECOVERY— Abbeville
- ALPHA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES— Abbeville
- AT's Car & Truck Removal— Abbeville
- AXA Auto Salvage— Abbeville
- Aarons Towing— Abbeville
- Abel's Moving Services/ Mudanzas— Abbeville
- Able Alloy— Abbeville
- Absolute Auto Truck Salvage Co Inc— Abbeville
- Accurate Automobile Salvage— Abbeville
- Ace Towing & Scrap— Abbeville
- Action Metal Recycling— Abbeville
- Advanced Metals— Abbeville
Frequently asked about copper in Louisiana
What is the copper scrap price in Louisiana today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Louisiana quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Louisiana buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Louisiana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Abbeville, New Orleans, and Shreveport. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest copper price in Louisiana?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, separate Bare Bright Copper from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Louisiana yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest copper price at a Louisiana yard?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell copper scrap in Louisiana?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.