ScrapClean Soft Lead Scrap Prices in New Jersey
Check today’s scrap Soft Lead (Clean) prices in New Jersey and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per pound for your soft lead (clean) — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for Soft Lead (Clean)
- Low (around $0.48): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.57): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.60+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 7 live board rates (out of 8 tracked local buyers).
Where to sell Soft Lead (Clean) in New Jersey
Scrap yards in New Jersey 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.
RAW Recycling
Southard Scrap Metal
Rockaway Recycling
ADJ Metals
H&C Metals, Inc.
NJ Scrap Metal and Recycling Center
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Soft Lead (Clean) | $0.57 / 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.57 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.60 – $0.60 | |
| 3/4/2026 | $0.59 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.58 – $0.60 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.51 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.40 – $0.60 |
| 11/11/2025 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 10/15/2025 | $0.41 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.41 – $0.41 |
| 9/7/2025 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 8/24/2025 | $0.46 / lb | — no change | $0.46 – $0.46 |
| 7/24/2025 | $0.46 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.46 – $0.46 |
| 7/15/2025 | $0.37 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.37 – $0.37 |
| 7/1/2025 | $0.40 / lb | — no change | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 6/26/2025 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 6/9/2025 | $0.43 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.43 – $0.43 |
| 4/21/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 3/15/2025 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.21 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 1/28/2025 | $0.39 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.39 – $0.39 |
| 1/23/2025 | $0.44 / lb | −$0.14 | $0.44 – $0.44 |
| 1/19/2025 | $0.58 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.58 – $0.58 |
| 1/9/2025 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 11/30/2024 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 9/19/2024 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 8/15/2024 | $0.57 / lb | +$0.11 | $0.57 – $0.57 |
| 8/6/2024 | $0.46 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.46 – $0.46 |
| 7/30/2024 | $0.44 / lb | −$0.11 | $0.44 – $0.44 |
| 6/30/2024 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 6/21/2024 | $0.45 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 6/12/2024 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 5/25/2024 | $0.51 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.51 – $0.51 |
| 12/16/2023 | $0.59 / lb | — no change | $0.59 – $0.59 |
| 9/30/2023 | $0.59 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.59 – $0.59 |
| 6/9/2023 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 11/27/2022 | $0.51 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.51 – $0.51 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.46 / lb | −$0.24 | $0.46 – $0.46 |
| 5/30/2022 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 5/23/2022 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 5/14/2022 | $0.64 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.64 – $0.64 |
| 3/19/2022 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 12/4/2021 | $0.62 / lb | +$0.27 | $0.62 – $0.62 |
| 11/30/2021 | $0.35 / lb | −$0.23 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 8/23/2021 | $0.58 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.58 – $0.58 |
| 12/1/2020 | $0.52 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.52 – $0.52 |
| 8/9/2020 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 5/12/2020 | $0.35 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 4/8/2020 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 12/16/2019 | $0.45 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 10/22/2019 | $0.48 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.48 – $0.48 |
| 9/16/2019 | $0.47 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.47 – $0.47 |
| 8/23/2018 | $0.52 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.52 – $0.52 |
| 8/6/2018 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 7/16/2018 | $0.48 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.48 – $0.48 |
| 10/11/2017 | $0.35 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 9/17/2017 | $0.25 / lb | −$0.19 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
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.