Emr Southern Recycling - New Orleans
Recycling Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
About This Location
EMR (formerly Southern Recycling) operates a scrap metal yard at 2525 Lafitte Ave in the Mid City neighborhood of New Orleans. It buys ferrous metal (iron and steel) and nonferrous metal (aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, lead, nickel alloys, stainless steel, tin, titanium, zinc) plus appliances, with no load too big or too small. This is a scrap-metal buyer where you sell metal for payment, not a municipal household recycling drop-off.
What EMR New Orleans Mid City Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances
What they do not accept
This is a scrap metal buyer, not a household recycling drop-off. It does not take curbside recyclables (bottles, cans, paper), household trash, yard waste or household hazardous waste. For a City of New Orleans recycling bin, contact the city's Sanitation Department.
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public to sell scrap. Cash is paid on most materials up to $300 daily per individual; Louisiana law restricts cash for copper and aluminum/copper radiators unless the seller has a business license (otherwise payment by check with a 5-day hold).
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMR Mid City a place to drop off household recycling?
No. EMR is a scrap metal yard that buys metal from you for payment. For curbside-style recycling of bottles, cans and paper, use the City of New Orleans recycling program instead.
What metals does EMR New Orleans buy?
Iron and steel (ferrous), plus aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, lead, nickel alloys, stainless steel, tin, titanium and zinc (nonferrous), and scrap appliances.
Does EMR pay cash for scrap metal?
Cash is available on most materials up to $300 per individual per day. Under Louisiana law, copper and aluminum/copper radiators are paid by check (with a 5-day hold) unless you hold a business license.
What are EMR Mid City's hours?
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon, closed Sunday.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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