Question 1

How many recycling centers are in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

RecycleFind lists 155 recycling centers across 69 cities in Louisiana. The most coverage is in Shreveport (11 centers), Baton Rouge (10 centers), New Orleans (9 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.

Question 2

What materials can I recycle in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Centers listed in Louisiana most commonly handle Cardboard, Appliances, Plastics #1&2, Glass, Electronics. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.

Question 3

Where can I recycle electronics in Shreveport, Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Shreveport has several of the Louisiana centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Shreveport page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.

Question 4

Where can I recycle scrap metal in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

Scrap yards and recycling centers in Baton Rouge typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.

Question 5

Best-rated recycling centers in New Orleans, Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

The strongest centers in New Orleans combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each New Orleans listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.

Question 6

Does Louisiana have a bottle deposit program?

Accepted Answer

This state does not currently have a statewide bottle deposit program, but recycling bottles and cans is still valuable. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in Louisiana accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.

Recycling centers in Louisiana

Cities with recycling centers in Louisiana

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Abbeville

Alexandria

Bastrop

Baton Rouge

Belle Chasse

Bogalusa

Bossier City

Bourg

Chalmette

Coushatta

Covington

Crowley

Crowville

Denham Springs

DeRidder

Downsville

Eunice

Fluker

Fort Johnson South

Franklin

Gibson

Gonzales

Hammond

Harvey

Haynesville

Houma

Independence

Jefferson

Jena

Keithville

Lafayette

Lake Charles

LaPlace

Leesville

Mandeville

Marksville

Marrero

Metairie

Minden

Monroe

Morgan City

Natchitoches

New Iberia

New Orleans

Opelousas

Plain Dealing

Plaquemine

Ponchatoula

Port Allen

Prairieville

Raceland

Reserve

Robert

Ruston

Saint Amant

Saint Martinville

Schriever

Scott

Shreveport

Slidell

Sorrento

Sulphur

Vidalia

Ville Platte

Walker

Washington

West Monroe

Westwego

Zachary

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