Scrap Metal Prices in Louisiana, United States
Price Updated on 14 Aug 2025
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Louisiana. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.08 USD/LB for aluminum painted siding scrap to 1.8 USD/LB for al/cu reefers scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 1.12 USD/LB for brass radiator /fe scrap to 2.77 USD/LB for red brass scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.8 USD/LB for insulated copper wire scrap 50% recovery to 3.61 USD/LB for #1 copper scrap.
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.07 USD/LB for lead batteries scrap to 0.43 USD/LB for lead scrap.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.2 USD/LB for 304 prepared stainless steel scrap to 0.62 USD/LB for 304 stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 7.75 USD/CWT for #1 unprepared scrap to 9.25 USD/CWT for #1 prepared scrap.
- Tin price is 4.5 USD/CWT for Shred/Tin
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Louisiana, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Aluminum Coolers Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 2022-02-07 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 2022-02-07 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.46 | 2.46 | 2.46 | USD/LB | 2022-02-07 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.61 | 3.61 | 3.61 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.34 | 3.34 | 3.34 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2025-08-14 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Prepared Scrap | 9.25 | 9.25 | 9.25 | USD/CWT | 2025-08-14 |
| #1 UnPrepared Scrap | 7.75 | 7.75 | 7.75 | USD/CWT | 2025-08-14 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Louisiana cities listed
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Louisiana cities listed
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Louisiana cities listed
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of Aluminum Scrap in Louisiana today?
- The average price for aluminum scrap in Louisiana today was $0.45/lb. 6063 Aluminum Scrap received the highest price of 0.89 USD/LB on 2025-08-14 in the Louisiana scrap yards.Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in Louisiana's scrap yards today. The price was 0.08 USD/LB on 2025-08-14.
- What is the current price of Brass Scrap in Louisiana today?
- The average price for brass scrap in Louisiana today was $1.85/lb. Yellow Brass Scrap received the highest price of 2.46 USD/LB on 2022-02-07 in the Louisiana scrap yards.Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in Louisiana's scrap yards today. The price was 1.12 USD/LB on 2022-02-07.
- What is the current price of Copper Scrap in Louisiana today?
- The average price for copper scrap in Louisiana today was $2.95/lb. #1 Copper Scrap received the highest price of 3.61 USD/LB on 2025-08-14 in the Louisiana scrap yards.Light Copper Scrap is the lowest-priced copper scrap material in Louisiana's scrap yards today. The price was 1.9 USD/LB on 2025-08-14.
- What is the current price of Lead Scrap in Louisiana today?
- The average price for lead scrap in Louisiana today was $0.25/lb. Lead Scrap received the highest price of 0.43 USD/LB on 2025-08-14 in the Louisiana scrap yards.Lead Batteries Scrap is the lowest-priced lead scrap material in Louisiana's scrap yards today. The price was 0.07 USD/LB on 2025-08-14.
- What is the current price of Stainless Steel Scrap in Louisiana today?
- The average price for stainless steel scrap in Louisiana today was $0.49/lb. 304 Stainless Steel Scrap received the highest price of 0.62 USD/LB on 2025-08-14 in the Louisiana scrap yards.316 Stainless Steel Scrap is the lowest-priced stainless steel scrap material in Louisiana's scrap yards today. The price was 0.35 USD/LB on 2025-08-14.
- What is the current price of Steel Scrap in Louisiana today?
- #1 Prepared Scrap received the highest price of 9.25 USD/CWT on 2025-08-14 in the Louisiana scrap yards.#1 UnPrepared Scrap is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in Louisiana's scrap yards today. The price was 7.75 USD/CWT on 2025-08-14.
- What is the current price of Tin in Louisiana today?
- Shred/Tin received the highest price of 4.5 USD/CWT on 2022-02-07 in the Louisiana scrap yards.Shred/Tin is the lowest-priced tin material in Louisiana's scrap yards today. The price was 4.5 USD/CWT on 2022-02-07.
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