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Modern Metals Recycling is the oldest, family-owned scrapyard in the greater Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas.
We maintain 4 facilities for your convenience – Southside in Prairieville, Eastside in Denham Springs, on the Harvey Canal, and on the Port Allen Lock. So we’re just a short drive away from wherever you are!
The big difference you’ll notice at Modern Metals Recycling is the experience of selling your scrap.
Our organized facilities allow you to drive up and be waited on right away. We’ll inspect your load, weigh it and give you a fair, easy to understand price. Then we’ll have you on your way with a check in your hand!
It's Easy to Scrap With Us!

Four convenient, full-service locations throughout the southern Louisiana area.
Controlled water access in both the New Orleans and Baton Rouge LA Markets, both with ready access to the Mississippi River.
Over 650 rolloff dumpsters available, with an average turnaround time of 90 days.
Mobile and/or Stationary baling capabilities of ferrous and non‐ferrous materials, at all facilities.
Excellent team of 75 employees with a strong record of safety and environmental incidents and in good standing with all regulatory agencies – a professionally run management team.

Modern Metals Recycling is a family-owned scrap metals recycling and processing company with 4 locations in southern Louisiana, specializing in scrap and commercial metal recycling, including demolition on land and water.
Southside
15542 Airline HWY
Prairieville, LA 70769
M-F: 8 am – 3:30 pm
(225) 673-4160
Eastside
7968 Florida Blvd
Denham Springs, LA 70726
M-F: 8 am – 3:30 pm
(225) 665-4180
Harvey Canal
2465 Destrehan Ave.
Harvey, LA 70058
M-F: 8 am – 3:30 pm
(504) 471-0241
Port Allen Lock
2493 Sun Plus Parkway
Port Allen, LA 70767
M-F: 8 am – 3:30 pm
(504) 304-1258
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