ScrapClean Soft Lead Scrap Prices in Maryland
Current Soft Lead (Clean) prices at scrap yards in Maryland. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for Soft Lead (Clean)
National high for this grade: $0.55 / lb.
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (around $0.25): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.30): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.25+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Soft Lead (Clean) price reference for Maryland
Scrap yards in Maryland don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.41 / 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 Maryland
These are scrap yards in Maryland 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Soft Lead (Clean) | $0.30 / lb |
| Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) | $0.11 / lb |
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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.25 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.45 – $0.45 | |
| 12/12/2025 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 2/27/2024 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 11/30/2022 | $0.40 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 8/10/2022 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.20 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 5/26/2022 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 1/18/2022 | $0.25 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 10/27/2021 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 5/10/2021 | $0.35 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 1/17/2021 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 12/5/2020 | $0.40 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 10/20/2020 | $0.35 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 9/23/2020 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.25 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 3/6/2020 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 1/18/2020 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 10/19/2019 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 2/23/2016 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 2/6/2015 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
Map of scrap yards buying Soft Lead (Clean)
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Soft Lead (Clean). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.