Steel & Iron Scrap Prices in Louisiana
National average for every steel & iron grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Louisiana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Steel & Iron Grades — Louisiana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $285.00 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $215.00 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.18 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.62 | /lb |
Steel & Iron scrap in Louisiana
Steel & Iron scrap in Louisiana moves through yards that serve petrochemicals, oil and gas, ports and shipping, and seafood. The grades yards commonly quote are Steel (Heavy Melt), Light Iron / Sheet, Cast Iron, and Stainless Steel (304); Steel (Heavy Melt) usually earns the top rate and Light Iron / Sheet the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Dozens of yards in Louisiana list steel & iron 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 electric arc furnaces and foundries. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Louisiana yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Steel & Iron 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
- 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
- Alco Iron & Metal Co— Abbeville
Frequently asked about steel & iron in Louisiana
What is the steel & iron scrap price in Louisiana today?
This page lists the current US national average for every steel & iron grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Louisiana yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Louisiana buy steel & iron?
The yards listed on this page accept steel & iron. 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 steel & iron price in Louisiana?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, and keep Steel (Heavy Melt) separate from Light Iron / Sheet. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Louisiana yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest steel & iron price at a Louisiana yard?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached copper wiring, oil residue, and sealed containers, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell steel & iron 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.