Average scrap price for Soft Lead (Clean)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 6/1/2026.
$0.43/ lb−$0.05 (12.5%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.43
Lowest price $0.35
Highest price$0.35Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.55 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Weatherford, Oklahoma

Scrap buy price in Weatherford, Oklahoma — $0.35 / 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 $0.18 to $0.50.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~56.1% (-$0.55/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–65%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past month.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Soft Lead (Clean) price reference for Weatherford (Oklahoma)

Scrap yards in Weatherford (Oklahoma) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.45 / 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 Weatherford

These are scrap yards in Weatherford (Oklahoma) 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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Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC

Listed as: Lead Clean
10377 N 2400 Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096 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 Dirty & Scrap Lead or 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:$0.43 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -6.3%
Dirty & Scrap Lead Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.11 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -11.5%
Price analytics

Price chart: Soft Lead (Clean) and LME Lead exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Soft Lead (Clean) prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside LME Lead exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current Soft Lead (Clean) scrap vs. LME Lead world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.43
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.55 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$0.98 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Soft Lead (Clean) scrap vs. LME Lead

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Soft Lead (Clean) prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 64.1%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (61% – 67%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$0.9754 / lb$0.35 / lb−$0.63 (64.1%)
May 2026$0.9016 / lb$0.46 / lb−$0.44 (49%)
April 2026$0.8805 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.39 (44.3%)
March 2026$0.8724 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (40.4%)
February 2026$0.8930 / lb$0.46 / lb−$0.43 (48.5%)
January 2026$0.9215 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.44 (47.9%)
December 2025$0.9015 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.36 (40.1%)
November 2025$0.9180 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.1%)
October 2025$0.9078 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.4%)
September 2025$0.9069 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.38 (41.6%)
August 2025$0.9065 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.40 (43.7%)
July 2025$0.9257 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.5%)
June 2025$0.9266 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)

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−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
5/31/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
5/8/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
4/9/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
2/17/2026 $0.35 / lb+$0.17$0.35 – $0.35
2/2/2026 $0.18 / lb−$0.17$0.18 – $0.18