Average scrap price for Soft Lead (Clean)

180-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 10/5/2026.
$0.48/ lb+$0.10 (26.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.48
Lowest price ⓘ$0.40
Highest price$0.55Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Florida
  • Low (around $0.40): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.48): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.55+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.29 to $0.55.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates (out of 5 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Soft Lead (Clean) in Florida

Scrap yards in Florida buying Soft Lead (Clean) — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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CMC Recycling

Listed as: Clean Lead
2038 Lane Ave N, Jacksonville, FL 32254 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 78 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Clean Lead
3000 Gamson Rd, Apopka, FL 32703 Plan route
$0.55/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

USA Scrap Metal & Recycling

Listed as: Lead (Clean)
3147 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 33142 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Edge Metals Recycling

Listed as: Soft Lead
5120 36th Ave S, Tampa, FL 33619 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

SouthCoast Metal Recycling

Listed as: Clean Lead
1141 Old Okeechobee Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Plan route
$0.41/ 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 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 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.48 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -8.2%
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.11 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -26.7%
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Price trend: Soft Lead (Clean) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Soft Lead (Clean) at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

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)
$0.48 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
9/1/2026 $0.38 / lb+$0.18$0.38 – $0.38
8/28/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.35$0.20 – $0.20
8/17/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.15$0.55 – $0.55
6/12/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
6/11/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.15$0.45 – $0.45
5/5/2026 $0.30 / lb−$0.06$0.30 – $0.30
5/4/2026 $0.36 / lb−$0.07$0.36 – $0.36
2/17/2026 $0.43 / lb+$0.08$0.34 – $0.50
8/28/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.03$0.35 – $0.35
6/6/2025 $0.32 / lb+$0.02$0.32 – $0.32
4/14/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.07$0.30 – $0.30
3/28/2025 $0.37 / lb−$0.23$0.34 – $0.40
3/27/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.28$0.60 – $0.60
3/5/2025 $0.32 / lb−$0.02$0.32 – $0.32
10/7/2024 $0.34 / lb+$0.02$0.34 – $0.34
8/9/2024 $0.32 / lb−$0.03$0.32 – $0.32
7/17/2024 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
4/14/2024 $0.40 / lb+$0.16$0.40 – $0.40
2/29/2024 $0.24 / lb−$0.26$0.20 – $0.27
12/1/2023 $0.50 / lb+$0.25$0.50 – $0.50
11/30/2023 $0.25 / lb+$0.02$0.25 – $0.25
10/31/2023 $0.23 / lb−$0.04$0.23 – $0.23
3/25/2023 $0.27 / lb−$0.23$0.27 – $0.27
3/13/2023 $0.50 / lb−$0.20$0.50 – $0.50
1/22/2023 $0.70 / lb+$0.48$0.70 – $0.70
11/27/2022 $0.22 / lb−$0.06$0.22 – $0.22
7/6/2022 $0.28 / lb−$0.07$0.27 – $0.28
5/20/2022 $0.35 / lb−$0.06$0.32 – $0.37
1/29/2022 $0.41 / lb— no change$0.35 – $0.46
10/28/2021 $0.41 / lb−$0.03$0.41 – $0.41
8/3/2021 $0.44 / lb— no change$0.42 – $0.45
6/14/2021 $0.44 / lb+$0.04$0.44 – $0.44
4/19/2021 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
3/6/2021 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
2/26/2021 $0.40 / lb+$0.03$0.40 – $0.40
1/20/2021 $0.37 / lb−$0.01$0.37 – $0.37
1/16/2021 $0.38 / lb+$0.03$0.38 – $0.38
10/25/2020 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
8/13/2020 $0.30 / lb−$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
12/9/2019 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
9/11/2019 $0.30 / lb−$0.15$0.30 – $0.30
4/9/2019 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
12/17/2018 $0.50 / lb−$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
6/12/2018 $0.60 / lb+$0.25$0.60 – $0.60
1/14/2018 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
9/8/2017 $0.30 / lb−$0.25$0.30 – $0.30
7/7/2017 $0.55 / lb+$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
6/5/2017 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
5/12/2016 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
3/31/2016 $0.40 / lb+$0.02$0.40 – $0.40
2/29/2016 $0.38 / lb−$0.12$0.38 – $0.38
6/28/2015 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
2/14/2015 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45