Average scrap price for Soft Lead (Clean)

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 9/29/2026.
$0.35/ lb−$0.15 (30%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.35
Lowest price ⓘ$0.35
Highest price$0.35Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Pennsylvania
  • Low (around $0.35): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.35): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.35+): 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 $0.25 to $0.55.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past month.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 9 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Soft Lead (Clean) in Pennsylvania

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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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Brenner Recycling

Listed as: Lead
282 S Wyoming St, Hazleton, PA 18201 Plan route
$0.55/ lb
Updated 45 days ago

American Steel Processing

Listed as: Lead
4900 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Plan route
$0.35/ lb
Updated 234 days ago

Paz Metals Inc.

Listed as: Lead
4315 Run Way, York, PA 17406 Plan route
$0.52/ lb
Updated 234 days ago

JFR Salvage Inc

Listed as: Lead
860 Crowe Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 234 days ago

Kantner Iron & Steel Inc

Listed as: Lead
3825 Whistler Rd, Stoystown, PA 15563 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 234 days ago

Royalton Recycling - Roll Off Dumpster Service & Scrap Metal Recycling

Listed as: LEAD Solids
3 Hollendale St, Middletown, PA 17057 Plan route
$0.40/ 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 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -11.1%
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +15.0%
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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)
$0.35 / lb−$0.15$0.55 – $0.55
9/23/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.20$0.50 – $0.50
9/18/2026 $0.30 / lb+$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
9/14/2026 $0.25 / lb−$0.15$0.25 – $0.25
9/1/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
8/28/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
8/27/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
8/25/2026 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
8/22/2026 $0.30 / lb−$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
8/12/2026 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
7/31/2026 $0.30 / lb−$0.15$0.30 – $0.30
7/23/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
7/2/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
6/30/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
6/10/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
5/28/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
5/27/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
5/26/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
5/25/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
5/18/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
5/14/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.03$0.40 – $0.40
5/13/2026 $0.43 / lb−$0.02$0.43 – $0.43
5/12/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
5/10/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
5/9/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
5/7/2026 $0.45 / lb−$0.10$0.45 – $0.45
5/5/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
5/2/2026 $0.50 / lb— no change$0.50 – $0.50
4/26/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
4/15/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.10$0.55 – $0.55
4/14/2026 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
4/11/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
4/8/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.10$0.55 – $0.55
4/6/2026 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
4/2/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
3/27/2026 $0.45 / lb— no change$0.45 – $0.45
3/23/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
3/22/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.01$0.40 – $0.40
2/17/2026 $0.39 / lb+$0.04$0.30 – $0.45
12/14/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
12/12/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.15$0.30 – $0.30
12/5/2025 $0.45 / lb+$0.20$0.45 – $0.45
10/14/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
7/15/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
6/17/2025 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
1/13/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
9/8/2024 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
4/13/2024 $0.50 / lb+$0.20$0.50 – $0.50
12/10/2023 $0.30 / lb−$0.15$0.30 – $0.30
6/8/2023 $0.45 / lb+$0.15$0.45 – $0.45
4/2/2023 $0.30 / lb−$0.20$0.30 – $0.30
3/21/2023 $0.50 / lb+$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
2/6/2023 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
12/1/2022 $0.40 / lb+$0.09$0.40 – $0.40
10/3/2022 $0.31 / lb+$0.01$0.31 – $0.31
6/25/2022 $0.30 / lb−$0.15$0.30 – $0.30
5/16/2022 $0.45 / lb+$0.10$0.45 – $0.45
1/22/2022 $0.35 / lb−$0.12$0.35 – $0.35
10/22/2021 $0.47 / lb+$0.12$0.47 – $0.47
9/10/2021 $0.35 / lb−$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
8/1/2021 $0.50 / lb+$0.04$0.50 – $0.50
5/13/2021 $0.46 / lb+$0.21$0.46 – $0.46
4/19/2021 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
11/25/2020 $0.25 / lb−$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
11/15/2019 $0.30 / lb−$0.07$0.30 – $0.30
9/22/2019 $0.37 / lb+$0.12$0.37 – $0.37
9/4/2019 $0.25 / lb−$0.10$0.25 – $0.25
7/17/2019 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
1/15/2019 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
1/11/2018 $0.30 / lb+$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
10/8/2016 $0.25 / lb−$0.05$0.25 – $0.25