Price trends for scrap batteries by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Batteries category: price is up for 1 grade and price is steady for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.14 to $0.23.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Batteries category has 4 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 2 local yards Pennsylvania.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Batteries in Pennsylvania

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Batteries prices across the U.S. →

Batteries scrap prices by grade in Pennsylvania

Here is the Batteries data we have on file for Pennsylvania. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

+18.8% / 90 days
Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.20/ lbRange: $0.17 – $0.23/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +18.8%
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Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.20/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Small Lead Acid Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.20/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Case Forklift Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.11/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.12/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap batteries in Pennsylvania

Live prices from local scrap yards in Pennsylvania. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 8/25/2026

Rag & Bone Recycling - Scrap Metal & Salvage

Easton, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list
STEEL CASE BATTERIES
$0.15/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (88%)
LEAD ACID BATTERIES
$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (18%)
Updated 8/25/2026

American Steel Processing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
Batteries
$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (54%)
Updated 3/25/2026

Einfalt Recycling & Salvage

Stockertown, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list
AUTO BATTERIES
$0.09/ lb
STEEL CASE BATTERIES
$0.14/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (17%)
Updated 3/24/2026

Royalton Recycling - Roll Off Dumpster Service & Scrap Metal Recycling

Royalton, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
Lead Acid Batteries
$0.15/ lb
Updated 3/16/2026

Sahd Metal Recycling

Columbia, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
Lead batteries
$0.10/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (11%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Harmony Township, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list
Batteries - CAR
$0.15/ lb|🠅 $0.04 (36%)
Batteries - INDUSTRIAL
$0.08/ lb

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Buyout price trends for scrap batteries by grade

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