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About This Location

Southside Recycling is the Prairieville, LA location of Modern Metals Recycling — a family-owned scrap metal buyer at 15542 Airline Hwy, open weekdays.

What this location Accepts

✓ Ferrous metals (iron, steel, tin)
✓ Non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel)
✓ Junk vehicles and auto scrap
✓ Roll-off container loads of mixed scrap metal

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What they do not accept

✕ Household recyclables (paper, plastic, glass)
✕ Electronics or e-waste
✕ Household hazardous waste
✕ Unidentified or mixed non-metal waste

Fees

  • Scrap metal drop-off — No fee — facility pays cash for qualifying metals

Programs & events

  • Roll-Off Container Service — Modern Metals Recycling manages over 750 roll-off dumpsters for commercial demolition and construction scrap removal projects.
  • Demolition Services — Land and water (barge) demolition with mobile shearing and alloy analysis for commercial clients.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southside Recycling the same as Modern Metals Recycling in Prairieville?

Yes. "Southside Recycling" is the informal name for Modern Metals Recycling's Prairieville location at 15542 Airline Hwy. The phone number is (225) 673-4160 and hours are Mon–Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM.

What metals does the Prairieville Southside yard buy?

The facility buys ferrous metals (iron, steel, tin) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel), as well as junk vehicles. Bring your scrap and it will be weighed and paid out on the spot.

Is this facility open on weekends?

No. Southside Recycling at 15542 Airline Hwy is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM–3:30 PM only. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Can I drop off electronics or household recyclables at Modern Metals in Prairieville?

No — this is a scrap metal buyer only. For phone buyback, the ecoATM kiosk is located inside the Walmart Supercenter at 17585 Airline Hwy, Prairieville.

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Contact & Location

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Address
Southside Recycling, Prairieville, LA 70769
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City / State
Prairieville, Louisiana

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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