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About This Location

Auto Shred of Louisiana, part of General Scrap on US-165 in Monroe, is a commercial scrap metal yard and auto salvage operation — not a municipal or household recycling drop-off. It pays for ferrous and non-ferrous metal and processes obsolete vehicles. The yard has operated in the region since 1938.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum
✓ Copper
✓ Brass
✓ Iron and steel
✓ Lead
✓ Nickel
✓ Radiators
✓ Scrap/obsolete vehicles

What they do not accept

✕ Household mixed recycling (cardboard, mixed paper)
✕ Plastics #1-#7
✕ Glass
✕ Household hazardous waste

Access & restrictions

Commercial scrap metal yard and auto salvage; pays by weight for metal, not a household recycling drop-off · Purchases scrap within roughly a 150-mile radius of metro Monroe; call ahead for current prices and accepted grades

Programs & events

  • Scrap metal buying — Buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal and end-of-life vehicles by weight

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auto Shred of Louisiana a public recycling drop-off?

No. It is a commercial scrap metal yard and auto salvage operation that buys metal by weight. It is not a municipal or household recycling drop-off for items like plastics, glass or cardboard.

What metals can I sell at Auto Shred of Louisiana?

The yard buys aluminum, copper, brass, iron and steel, lead, nickel, radiators, and scrap/obsolete vehicles. Prices change daily, so call 318-323-5133 to confirm current rates before you haul material in.

Can I recycle cans here in Louisiana?

You can sell aluminum beverage cans here for scrap value by weight. For free curbside or drop-off can recycling, check with a city or parish program instead.

Does Auto Shred of Louisiana take scrap cars?

Yes. The yard processes obsolete and end-of-life vehicles for scrap. Call ahead at 318-323-5133 to confirm titling or paperwork requirements and current pricing.

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Contact & Location

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Address
6300 US-165, Monroe, LA 71202
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City / State
Monroe, Louisiana

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed