Scrap Yards in Louisiana
We list 387 scrap yards in 56 Louisiana cities; the most are in Abbeville (284), New Orleans (8) and Shreveport (7).
Listings carried over from this site's earlier directory (imported May 9, 2026); yards Google lists as permanently closed are left out. How we check listings.
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Louisiana has 387 scrap yards listed across 56 cities and towns, with the densest coverage in Abbeville, New Orleans, and Shreveport. The state's economy of petrochemicals, oil and gas, ports and shipping, and seafood shapes what comes through the gate, from construction and demolition metal to industrial offcuts and end-of-life vehicles. Accepted materials are shown where the yard has listed them: 7 Louisiana listings name lead, auto parts, electronics, or precious metals, and many name none, so call ahead before you load up. The prices on Scrapyards.io are daily US average estimates, not yard quotes; a Louisiana yard will quote its own price once it knows your grade, weight, and how clean the load is. Pick a city below to see the yards, hours, and directions, and bring a photo ID: scrap purchases are logged, and state law often requires identification for metal sales.
Scrap metal laws in Louisiana
Louisiana's Scrap Metal Recyclers Law is in Revised Statutes 37:1961 through 1976. A yard cannot buy unless you present a driver's license, passport, military ID or other government ID; it records your name, address and ID number, your vehicle's license plate, and a description and weight of the material. The operator must also photograph you (or take a thumbprint or copy of your ID), photograph the metal, and get your signed statement that the material is paid for or yours. Purchases run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (10 p.m. on Saturdays and in December), and yards cannot buy from anyone under 18 except aluminum cans.
Cash is barred for copper and aluminum-copper air-conditioning coils: you're paid by check or loadable payment card after five business days, mailed to the address on your ID, picked up in person or sent electronically. For other metals cash is capped at $300 per transaction and per 24 hours. You'll need a current utility bill to confirm your address for check payments, and yards cannot cash their own checks on site.
Burned wire, utility-marked material, utility access and water-meter covers, guard rails, street and traffic signs, marked beer kegs and detached catalytic converters require a signed consent statement from the owning company or government body. Catalytic converter buyers are separately licensed under R.S. 37:1891–1896. Ledgers are kept three years, photos one year, and entries go electronically to police or the sheriff and a law-enforcement database by noon daily. Consult a lawyer for advice about your specific situation.
Sources: La. R.S. 37:1966, 37:1967, 37:1968, 37:1969, 37:1970, 37:1972, 37:1973, 37:1974; Act 584 of 2022 (R.S. 37:1891–1896) — www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=815609 ; www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=815610 ; www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=815613 ; www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=815615 ; www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=815617 ; www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1287903
Informational summary of state statute, not legal advice. Laws change; check the cited sources or a lawyer before relying on this.
Scrap prices in Louisiana
National averages updated Nov 10, 2026; each page lists Louisiana yards that buy it.
Scrap yards in Louisiana: common questions
How many scrap yards are in Louisiana?
We list 387 scrap yards in 56 Louisiana cities. The cities with the most are Abbeville (284), New Orleans (8) and Shreveport (7).
How much is scrap copper worth in Louisiana today?
Our US average estimate for Bare Bright Copper is $5.54/lb (updated Nov 10, 2026). We do not track Louisiana-specific prices: each yard sets its own rate, so call ahead before you load up.
Are there scrap metal laws in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana has rules for scrap metal sales; this page summarizes them with links to the statute in the "Scrap metal laws in Louisiana" section. It is not legal advice.