Rome's Recycling
Recycling Center in Bogalusa, Louisiana
About This Location
Rome's Recycling at 63238 LA-10 in Bogalusa is a family-run scrap-metal yard that pays for metal - not a free municipal household-recycling drop-off. Owned by Katherine and Richard Rome (with a sister yard near Picayune, MS), it buys copper, aluminum, brass, steel, insulated wire and junk cars, and has a truck scale plus a nonferrous scale. Bring metal to sell; household recycling needs a city or parish program.
What this location Accepts
What they do not accept
Fees
- Scrap metal (paid to you) — Paid by weight at market rates; reported figures include shreddable steel around $170/ton, yellow brass about $1.40/lb and #1 bare bright copper wire about $3.80/lb, but rates change daily
Access & restrictions
Scrap-metal buyer - pays the public by weight for metal and buys junk cars; not a free household drop-off · Has a truck scale and nonferrous scale, plus dumpster service. Prices move with the market, so call ahead for current rates.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rome's Recycling a free public drop-off?
No. It is a scrap-metal buyer. They pay you by weight for metal and buy junk cars rather than taking household recyclables for free.
Does Louisiana recycle cans here, and do they pay?
Yes - aluminum is one of the metals they buy, so you can bring cans and be paid by weight. Call 985-735-1585 for the current rate, which follows the aluminum market.
What metals do they take?
Copper, aluminum, brass and bronze, stainless steel, steel and iron, and insulated wire and cable, plus complete junk cars. They have a truck scale and a nonferrous scale for weighing loads.
Can I bring glass, plastic or cardboard?
No. This is a scrap-metal yard, so bring metal only. For glass, plastics and cardboard use a City of Bogalusa or Washington Parish recycling option.
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