A map pin can't tell you whether a yard takes a trunk full of aluminum cans and copper pipe or only buys whole vehicles — and the two are priced completely differently. Every yard tagged here states on its own site that it buys scrap from the public by weight. Posted prices move weekly with the commodity market and differ by state, so treat any number you read online as a starting point and confirm by phone the morning you haul.
Deridder 2
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Deridder Scrap Metal Recycling
233 Old Airport Rd, Deridder, LA 70634-5822
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J3 Metals
2537 Highway 3226, Deridder, LA 70634-1800
Amite 1
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Amite Metal Recycling
103 Sassafras St, Amite, LA 70422-3424
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Belle Chasse Scrap Metal
1914 Engineers Rd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-3177
Coushatta 1
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Coushatta Iron & Metal, LLC
3450 Red Oak Rd, Coushatta, LA 71019-6602
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Modern Metals Recycling
7968 Florida Blvd, Denham Springs, LA 70726-7847
Franklinton 1
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Franklinton Metal Recycling
1125 Hancock St, Franklinton, LA 70438-2071
Hammond 1
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Florida Parishes Scrap
11361 Highway 190 W, Hammond, LA 70401
Mon-Fri 8am-3:45pm, Sat 8am-11:30am
Harvey 1
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Modern Metals Recycling: Harvey
2465 Destrehan Ave, Harvey, LA 70058
Holden 1
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A To Z Auto Salvage and Used Auto
30028 Connie Dr, Holden, LA 70744-4346
Houma 1
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Scrap Connection
1954 Highway 182, Houma, LA 70364-3934
Jena 1
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Jena Metals
1531 E Oak St, Jena, LA 71342-3947
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Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling
2200 Cameron St, Lafayette, LA 70506
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Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling
1225 N 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601-1709
Mamou 1
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Mamou Scrap Metal Recycling
5545 Veteran Memorial Hwy, Mamou, LA 70554-5201
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Daigrepont Metal Recycling
456 Highway 453, Marksville, LA 71351-4946
Minden 1
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Webster Iron & Metal
1719 Dorcheat Rd, Minden, LA 71055-7619
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Colt Scrap Tire Center
9300 Old Gentilly Rd, New Orleans, LA 70127-4317
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Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling
2527 S Westport Dr, Port Allen, LA 70767-6122
Prairieville 1
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Modern Metals Recycling
15542 Airline Hwy, Prairieville, LA 70769-4753
Schriever 1
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Studdard Scrap Metal
480 Highway 311, Schriever, LA 70395-3306
Mon 8am-4pm, Tue 8am-4pm, Wed 8am-4pm, Thu 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-4pm
Scott 1
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Colt Scrap Tire Center
1223 Delhomme Ave, Scott, LA 70583-5028
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River City Iron & Metal
8245 W Antoine Loop, Shreveport, LA 71129
Mon-Fri 8am-4:15pm
Sulphur 1
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Aluminum Recycling Center
1628 E Napoleon St, Sulphur, LA 70663-3655
Also in Louisiana
- Junkyards that Buy Cars18
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory9
- U-Pull-It Junkyards8
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You5
Good to know
What are current scrap metal prices?
Yards set their own buy prices and move them weekly with the commodity market, so there is no national figure. As a rough order of magnitude in 2026: steel and light iron pay cents per pound, aluminum cans a few tens of cents per pound, and clean copper a few dollars per pound. Prices also vary by state and by how clean and sorted your material is — call the yard the day you plan to haul and ask for their current posted price.
Do scrap yards pay cash?
Many do, but not everywhere: several states restrict cash payouts for scrap metal transactions and require a check, prepaid card or bank transfer, often with a waiting period for catalytic converters and certain nonferrous metals. Every yard is required to record your photo ID either way. Ask about payment method when you call for prices.
What scrap metal is worth the most money?
Per pound, copper pays best — clean bright wire and copper tubing top the list, followed by brass and insulated wire. Catalytic converters are priced per unit rather than by weight and can be worth far more than the metal in them. Steel and light iron pay the least per pound but make up the bulk of most loads.
Who will buy junk cars?
Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Louisiana. You can browse 24 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.
Who gives the most cash for junk cars?
High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Louisiana. With 24 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.