Barker's Auto
About Barker's Auto
The auto salvage and parts site Barker's Auto runs in Abbeville, Louisiana, taking inbound material from sellers and contractors. The business provides a paid drop-off point for scrap metal that would otherwise sit unused, and acts as a turn-around point for local salvage volume. We do not have a current accepted-materials list on file for the business's inbound intake at the time of this snapshot. On the practical side, posted hours are available for visitors to check, and a phone line and an email contact are on file. The directory captures what the yard publishes about its day-to-day schedule and contact channels, both as filed by the operator and surfaced to sellers planning an inbound visit to the gate. On a vehicle that no longer runs, a phone-ahead clarifies whether the yard offers towing as part of intake or expects the seller to arrange transport. The same call sorts paperwork and confirms a quoted scrap rate before any wheels turn, which keeps the day of the drop-off straightforward and on a known timeline.
Scrap Price Estimates (US Average)
Daily US average estimates updated Nov 10, 2026, not Barker's Auto's own prices; call the yard for its pay rates. How we estimate prices.
| Metal | Est. Price | 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 |
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $285.00 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $215.00 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.18 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.62 | /lb |
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