Catalytic Converter Recycling
5229 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
About Catalytic Converter Recycling
In New Orleans, Louisiana, Catalytic Converter Recycling is a scrap metal recycling business that takes inbound material from sellers and contractors. The site offers a paid intake channel for scrap metal that would otherwise sit in garages, sheds, or the back lots of small construction outfits. Public records do not list which material types the business accepts on the inbound side as of the current directory snapshot. On the operations side, posted hours are available for visitors to check, while a phone line appears in the listing. These details come straight from what the yard filed with the directory and reflect the channels open to inbound sellers, which gives a working sense of how to reach the site before any drive over. Posted scrap prices move with the daily commodity market, so the intake quoted on a given day can differ from prices listed online or quoted earlier in the week. A short phone call before a drop-off pins down the day's number, and sellers can also use the same call to ask about minimum-load expectations, since some yards quote different rates depending on the inbound size.
Current Scrap Prices in New Orleans, LA
Regional averages — call Catalytic Converter Recycling for exact pay rates. Last updated May 7, 2026.
| Metal | Est. Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $3.95 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $3.52 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.25 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $3.24 | /lb |
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.47 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.64 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.63 | /lb |
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $283.32 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $217.52 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.19 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.64 | /lb |
| Yellow Brass | $2.94 | /lb |
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