Recycling Centers in New Orleans, LA
Find drop-off recycling locations in New Orleans, Louisiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in New Orleans, Louisiana. This directory lists 9 facilities serving the New Orleans area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in New Orleans: A Local Guide
Our directory lists 9 recycling and scrap-metal options in New Orleans, Louisiana. Judging by the names and categories in our data, they lean heavily toward scrap and salvage: metal processors such as EMR Southern Recycling, auto buyers paying cash for junk cars, an Almonaster salvage yard, an EcoATM phone kiosk, plus a city-run drop-off center and a well-known glass-recycling operation. On the municipal side, the City of New Orleans runs a curbside recycling program (sign up by calling 311). The city's contractors collect plastics #1 and #2, aluminum and steel cans, paper, and clean cardboard; as of a 2019 change, plastics #3 through #7, waxed cartons, and plastic bags are no longer accepted, and glass is handled separately. For a statewide view, see our Louisiana recycling hub.
Among the listed locations, the scrap and metal processors include EMR Southern Recycling (Florida Ave), its Mid-City yard on Lafitte Ave, and Almonaster Salvage Yard. For glass specifically, Glass Half Full is the city's standout glass recycler, since glass is excluded from curbside pickup. The city also operates a Recycling Drop-Off Center on Elysian Fields Ave. Each business handles different materials and sets its own terms, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If New Orleans doesn't have what you need, nearby Louisiana cities add more options: Metairie (5 centers) sits right next door, while Baton Rouge (12) and Houma (6) are a short drive away. You can also browse every Louisiana city on our state recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in New Orleans
Does New Orleans have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of New Orleans offers curbside recycling collection; residents sign up by calling 311. Collection contractors pick up plastics #1 and #2, aluminum and steel cans, paper, and clean cardboard. Place recyclables loose in the cart (not in plastic bags). Confirm your collection day and current rules with the city.
Where can I recycle glass in New Orleans?
Glass is not accepted in New Orleans curbside recycling. Two options from our listings handle glass: the city's Recycling Drop-Off Center on Elysian Fields Ave and Glass Half Full, a dedicated glass recycler. Check each center's page to confirm limits and hours before you go.
Where can I sell scrap metal or a junk car in New Orleans?
Our directory lists several scrap and auto options, including EMR Southern Recycling, Almonaster Salvage Yard, and cash-for-cars buyers such as Cash Four Cars - Louisiana. Prices and accepted items vary by yard, so call ahead to confirm.
Are there recycling options near New Orleans?
Yes. Neighboring Metairie lists 5 centers, and Baton Rouge (12) and Houma (6) are within driving distance. See all cities on our Louisiana recycling hub.