Louisiana Scrap Metal Prices - USA

Louisiana is a southern state of the US, known mostly as the Bayou State even though its official nickname is the Pelican State. Whenever people think about the Bayou and that infamous kitchen, they think of Louisiana.

This state has a very rich multi-cultural heritage and a very diverse economy. It has the largest bulk cargo port in the country and this makes trade an important part of the economy. Metal trade is certainly a part of that and therefore there's a lot of money in scrap metal here.

Before you start to sell scrap metal here however, do not make the same mistake as so many of the beginners we speak to and try to trade scrap metal right away. You need to first take the time to learn the scrap metal laws in the region. Those that have been in the industry for several years will know about the changes in laws to try to combat scrap metal theft.

Louisiana has really reasonable laws for anyone selling scrap legally. The scrap yard will always be able to help with the rules and regulations when selling scrap metal but there are some thing that you really should know before you go.

We have been through the Louisiana legislature and made a short summary of everything you need to be aware of before you leave the house. Most importantly is ID. Do not try to go to a scrap yard without ID, you will be turned away instantly. This is not only true in Louisiana but in the whole of the US. The scrap yard will keep a copy of your ID on record along with a photo of the material and yourself at the time of the transaction. All this must be kept on record for a minimum of two years.

If you're scrapping a car or a bike, note that all vehicles will need to reported to the office of motor vehicles. The scrap yard will take care of this for you. To give law enforcement a helping hand in stopping the selling of stolen scrap metal, Louisiana has a ten day tag and hold system in place.

Below is a list of cities in Louisiana for which we have looked up the latest scrap metal prices and the best scrap yards.

Best Scrap Yards in Louisiana

Now that you have the basics down let's talk about the best scrap yards in Louisiana. For those around New Orleans check out Uptown Recycling and WB Scrap Metal. Those are our favorite two scrap yards in the city.

If you rather go to a chain then Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling has several branches across the state. The one with the best reviews is on Westport Drive in Port Allen.

If you live in the state capital, Baton Rouge, our picks for the best scrap yards are: Louisiana Scrap Recycling and Pull-A-Part.