Louisiana Scrap Metal Prices - USA

Do not make the same mistake as so many of the beginners we speak to, who try to start selling scrap metal without taking the time to learn the laws in the region. Particularly those in the US, since every state has its own laws and they can be so incredibly different. For those that have been in the industry for several years will have seen the change 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. All vehicles will need to reported to the office of motor vehicles, but the scrap yard will take care of this. 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.

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