Average scrap price for Soft Lead (Clean)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on today.
$0.47/ lb+$0.03 (5.8%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.47
Lowest price $0.55
Highest price$0.55Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Dallas, Texas

Scrap buy price in Dallas, Texas — $0.55 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.50 to $0.57.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~48.4% (-$0.44/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 35%–42%
⚠️ Local prices haven't caught up with the exchange yet
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Soft Lead (Clean) price reference for Dallas (Texas)

Scrap yards in Dallas (Texas) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.43 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Soft Lead (Clean) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Soft Lead (Clean) in Dallas

These are scrap yards in Dallas (Texas) that recently updated Soft Lead (Clean) prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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CMC Recycling

Listed as: Clean Lead
1729 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75212 Plan route
$0.55/ lb
Updated 389 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Clean Lead
2215 S Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, TX 75226 Plan route
$0.54/ lb

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Compare Soft Lead (Clean) prices with other Lead grades

See the exact price difference between Soft Lead (Clean) and similar grades like Dirty & Scrap Lead or Wheel Weights (Hard Lead). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Soft Lead (Clean)
Soft Lead (Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.47 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Dirty & Scrap Lead Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.11 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) Estimated prices in Texas
Avg price:$0.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Price chart: Soft Lead (Clean) and LME Lead exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Soft Lead (Clean) prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside LME Lead exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current Soft Lead (Clean) scrap vs. LME Lead world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.47
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.44 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$0.91 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Soft Lead (Clean) scrap vs. LME Lead

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Soft Lead (Clean) prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 38.4%. This falls within the typical historical range for this metal category (35% – 41%). Our data shows that local scrap yards are currently offering fair market conditions. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$0.8924 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.34 (38.4%)
April 2026$0.8805 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.8%)
March 2026$0.8724 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (40.4%)
February 2026$0.8930 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.35 (39.5%)
January 2026$0.9215 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.36 (39.2%)
December 2025$0.9015 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.35 (39%)
November 2025$0.9180 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.36 (39%)
October 2025$0.9078 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.35 (38.3%)
September 2025$0.9069 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.4%)
August 2025$0.9065 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.35 (38.2%)
July 2025$0.9257 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.5%)
June 2025$0.9168 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40%)
May 2025$0.9070 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.37 (40.5%)
April 2025$0.8816 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.34 (38.7%)
March 2025$0.9268 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)
February 2025$0.8969 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.35 (38.7%)
January 2025$0.8819 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.34 (38.8%)
December 2024$0.9150 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.36 (38.8%)
November 2024$0.9136 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.35 (38.7%)
October 2024$0.9387 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.37 (39.3%)
September 2024$0.9266 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.36 (38.5%)
August 2024$0.9207 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.35 (38.1%)
July 2024$0.9714 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.37 (38.2%)
June 2024$1.0005 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.39 (39%)
May 2024$1.0203 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.39 (38.3%)
April 2024$0.9797 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.38 (38.8%)
March 2024$0.9392 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.37 (39.3%)
February 2024$0.9470 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.40 (41.9%)
January 2024$0.9620 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.37 (38.7%)
December 2023$0.9376 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.37 (39.2%)
November 2023$0.9988 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.39 (38.9%)
October 2023$0.9541 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.35 (37.1%)
September 2023$1.0077 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.40 (39.5%)
August 2023$0.9754 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (39.5%)
July 2023$0.9595 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.38 (39.6%)
June 2023$0.9467 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.38 (39.8%)
May 2023$0.9487 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.39 (41%)
April 2023$0.9653 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.38 (38.9%)
March 2023$0.9549 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.36 (38.2%)
February 2023$0.9478 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.37 (38.8%)
January 2023$0.9958 / lb$0.62 / lb−$0.38 (37.7%)
December 2022$1.0070 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.40 (39.4%)
November 2022$0.9545 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.37 (39.2%)
October 2022$0.9002 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.35 (38.9%)
September 2022$0.8511 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.35 (41.3%)
August 2022$0.9406 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.37 (39.4%)
July 2022$0.8974 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.36 (39.8%)
June 2022$0.9431 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)
May 2022$0.9794 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (39.8%)
April 2022$1.0854 / lb$0.66 / lb−$0.43 (39.2%)
March 2022$1.0675 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.42 (39.1%)
February 2022$1.0420 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.41 (39.5%)
January 2022$1.0552 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.41 (38.4%)
December 2021$1.0334 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.39 (38.1%)
November 2021$1.0486 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.40 (38%)
October 2021$1.0513 / lb$0.62 / lb−$0.43 (41%)
September 2021$1.0087 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.36 (35.6%)
August 2021$1.0459 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.42 (39.8%)
July 2021$1.0604 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.42 (39.6%)
June 2021$0.9946 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.38 (38.7%)
May 2021$0.9911 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.39 (39.5%)
April 2021$0.9159 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.36 (38.9%)
March 2021$0.8930 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.35 (39.5%)
February 2021$0.9309 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.35 (37.7%)

Daily price history for Soft Lead (Clean)

The table below shows the daily price history for Soft Lead (Clean) at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.55 / lb+$0.03$0.55 – $0.55
4/30/2026 $0.52 / lb+$0.02$0.52 – $0.52
3/22/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
3/4/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.03$0.55 – $0.55
2/17/2026 $0.52 / lb−$0.03$0.52 – $0.52
1/14/2026 $0.55 / lb−$0.02$0.55 – $0.55
10/10/2025 $0.57 / lb+$0.02$0.57 – $0.57
9/14/2025 $0.55 / lb−$0.02$0.55 – $0.55
8/28/2025 $0.57 / lb+$0.02$0.57 – $0.57
8/3/2025 $0.55 / lb+$0.01$0.55 – $0.55
6/23/2025 $0.54 / lb+$0.02$0.54 – $0.54
5/20/2025 $0.52 / lb−$0.02$0.52 – $0.52
4/19/2025 $0.54 / lb−$0.03$0.54 – $0.54
3/28/2025 $0.57 / lb+$0.03$0.56 – $0.58
3/21/2025 $0.54 / lb−$0.03$0.54 – $0.54
3/5/2025 $0.57 / lb+$0.01$0.57 – $0.57
2/14/2025 $0.56 / lb−$0.01$0.56 – $0.56
11/14/2024 $0.57 / lb−$0.02$0.56 – $0.58
9/8/2024 $0.59 / lb+$0.06$0.58 – $0.60
8/9/2024 $0.53 / lb−$0.06$0.52 – $0.54
8/7/2024 $0.59 / lb−$0.03$0.59 – $0.59
7/17/2024 $0.62 / lb−$0.04$0.62 – $0.62
6/1/2024 $0.66 / lb+$0.04$0.66 – $0.66
4/24/2024 $0.62 / lb+$0.14$0.62 – $0.62
2/29/2024 $0.48 / lb−$0.15$0.48 – $0.48
11/30/2023 $0.63 / lb+$0.01$0.63 – $0.63
10/31/2023 $0.62 / lb−$0.02$0.62 – $0.62
10/4/2023 $0.64 / lb+$0.05$0.64 – $0.64
9/30/2023 $0.59 / lb+$0.06$0.59 – $0.59
5/28/2023 $0.53 / lb−$0.10$0.48 – $0.58
3/25/2023 $0.63 / lb−$0.01$0.63 – $0.63
1/28/2023 $0.64 / lb+$0.07$0.64 – $0.64
11/27/2022 $0.57 / lb+$0.13$0.57 – $0.57
9/29/2022 $0.44 / lb−$0.10$0.44 – $0.44
8/19/2022 $0.54 / lb−$0.10$0.54 – $0.54
8/12/2022 $0.64 / lb+$0.13$0.64 – $0.64
7/6/2022 $0.51 / lb−$0.06$0.51 – $0.51
5/20/2022 $0.57 / lb−$0.12$0.57 – $0.57
1/29/2022 $0.69 / lb+$0.03$0.69 – $0.69
12/26/2021 $0.66 / lb−$0.04$0.66 – $0.66
12/2/2021 $0.70 / lb+$0.08$0.70 – $0.70
10/28/2021 $0.62 / lb−$0.05$0.62 – $0.62
9/25/2021 $0.67 / lb−$0.01$0.67 – $0.67
9/17/2021 $0.68 / lb+$0.04$0.68 – $0.68
6/14/2021 $0.64 / lb+$0.06$0.64 – $0.64
4/21/2021 $0.58 / lb−$0.01$0.58 – $0.58