Average scrap price for Soft Lead (Clean)

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 8/29/2026.
$0.38/ lb+$0.02 (5.6%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.38
Lowest price ⓘ$0.38
Highest price$0.38Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New York

Scrap buy price in New York — $0.38 / 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 $0.37 to $0.46.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 3 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Soft Lead (Clean) in New York

Scrap yards in New York 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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Gershow Recycling Corporation

Listed as: Lead Clean
71 Peconic Ave, Medford, NY 11763 Plan route
$0.38/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Arrow Scrap Corporation

Listed as: Lead
83 Kean St, West Babylon, NY 11704 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 527 days ago

Jax Recyclers

Listed as: Lead
67 N Prospect Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563 Plan route
$0.35/ 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 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.38 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.22 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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)
$0.38 / lb+$0.02$0.38 – $0.38
8/28/2026 $0.36 / lb−$0.02$0.36 – $0.36
8/27/2026 $0.38 / lb+$0.02$0.38 – $0.38
8/26/2026 $0.36 / lb−$0.02$0.36 – $0.36
8/25/2026 $0.38 / lb−$0.08$0.38 – $0.38
2/17/2026 $0.46 / lb+$0.11$0.42 – $0.50
5/25/2025 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
9/23/2023 $0.40 / lb+$0.02$0.40 – $0.40
6/4/2023 $0.38 / lb+$0.02$0.38 – $0.38
3/27/2023 $0.36 / lb−$0.02$0.36 – $0.36
2/7/2023 $0.38 / lb−$0.37$0.38 – $0.38
12/1/2022 $0.75 / lb+$0.39$0.75 – $0.75
8/14/2022 $0.36 / lb−$0.08$0.36 – $0.36
5/17/2022 $0.44 / lb−$0.02$0.44 – $0.44
1/23/2022 $0.46 / lb+$0.02$0.46 – $0.46
10/25/2021 $0.44 / lb−$0.02$0.44 – $0.44
7/30/2021 $0.46 / lb+$0.02$0.46 – $0.46
6/23/2021 $0.44 / lb−$0.02$0.44 – $0.44
5/17/2021 $0.46 / lb−$0.02$0.46 – $0.46
3/6/2021 $0.48 / lb+$0.03$0.48 – $0.48
1/28/2021 $0.45 / lb−$0.02$0.45 – $0.45
1/17/2021 $0.47 / lb+$0.07$0.47 – $0.47
12/4/2020 $0.40 / lb+$0.15$0.40 – $0.40
3/4/2020 $0.25 / lb−$0.08$0.25 – $0.25
11/17/2019 $0.33 / lb−$0.02$0.33 – $0.33
11/13/2019 $0.35 / lb+$0.02$0.35 – $0.35
9/21/2019 $0.33 / lb+$0.10$0.33 – $0.33
7/18/2019 $0.23 / lb−$0.02$0.23 – $0.23