Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling at 1225 N 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601

I’d rate them zero stars if I could. I hauled a supposed scrap engine block to them after calling ahead, where they quoted $75 for an engine block. When I arrived, they weighed it at 148 pounds, then gave me just $14.80 and claimed it’s aluminum scrap, not an engine block, and they wouldn’t budge.

I called ahead to confirm I could pick up my refund, and the office manager flipped out on me. She claimed I called her a liar—which I didn’t—but somehow that’s what she heard. When I asked why she didn’t just tell me the 18th was the actual date instead of letting me think it was sooner, she laughed and said I should’ve read the sign. Sure, the sign was there, but that doesn’t excuse her acting like a jerk about it. She kept mocking me in this stupid baby voice, saying I gave her some sob story about needing gas. That’s why I called ahead—to avoid wasting time, not to get treated like an idiot. Then she had the nerve to say she’s the devil so I can’t upset her. When I mentioned regulators, she just laughed and said, *"Oh, what power you have."* I don’t know what that even meant. No one should have to deal with this kind of nonsense. If you can’t handle basic customer service without acting like a child, maybe you shouldn’t be in charge. I won’t be back, and I sure as hell won’t send anyone else here.

This place is solid—never had a single issue. They’re quick, they’re friendly, and they get the job done. That’s all you need.

Honestly, if you’ve got scrap to get rid of, **La Scrap** is the spot. They don’t mess around—fast, fair prices, and no nonsense. The yard’s actually clean, which is a nice surprise, and unloading/paying is smooth. No waiting forever like at **EMR** up the street, where it’s pure chaos. Half the time over there, you’re just sitting there while they radio back and forth trying to figure out where to send you. At La Scrap, they just get it done. ---

**Fair prices for scrap**, and they throw in **free Kona ice** for customers? That’s a win right there. Simple, no-frills, and a nice little bonus—what more do you want? ---

**This place was a trip**—not just because of the prices (which, let’s be real, are never great for scrapping), but because of the whole vibe. The equipment running in the background, the chaos of it all—it’s actually kind of fun to watch. I don’t get excited about metal prices, but at least I know it’s not ending up in a landfill. That’s something.

My buddy swore by **Louisiana Scrap Metal**, so I tagged along—though I ended up parked outside for a solid 30 minutes before realizing why this place felt familiar. Turns out, it was my first time here *and* my first time with him. Last time I came, I drove my car onto the scale, got waved through, and then… nothing. No one came to help, no signs, just me wandering around for another 30 minutes trying to find a person not operating heavy machinery. A few clear directions or a sign pointing to the drop-off would’ve made this a five-star place. Even my friend, who’s been here before, got lost for 45 minutes. Seriously, just throw us a bone—tell us where to park, where to unload. Without that, you’re left guessing, and half the time, you’re wrong. ---

Called this morning to ask about 4 steel rims (20 lbs each) and was quoted **$0.35 per pound**. Dropped them off, got my ticket, and the refund was **$7.60**—not the **$28** I expected. The woman at the counter said, *“Oops, I gave you the aluminum price.”* Didn’t make a scene since there was a line, but yeah, I’m not coming back. ---