Average Dirty & Scrap Lead Price

180-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.10/ lb −$0.15 (60%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.10
Lowest price $0.10
Highest price$0.10Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in Florida
  • Low (around $0.10): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.10): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.10+): 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 $0.08 to $0.47.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~88.8% (-$0.79 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–89%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.

Top Paying Scrap Yards for Dirty Lead Florida

Don't let your heavy loads go for pennies. Compare local buyers in Florida below to maximize your payout for dirty lead flashing, pipes, and mixed scrap. National averages are sitting at $0.11, but your actual ticket depends heavily on the percentage of non-lead attachments. Always call ahead to confirm their current rates and specific deduction policies for tar and steel.

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Updated 78 days ago

USA Scrap Metal & Recycling

Listed as: Lead (Dirty)
3147 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 33142 Plan route
$0.10 / lb
Updated 78 days ago

Scrap X

Listed as: Unclean lead
3177 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33142 Plan route
$0.10 / lb

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Dirty Lead vs. Upgraded Lead Grades

See the exact price difference between Dirty & Scrap Lead and similar grades like Soft Lead (Clean) 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 Dirty & Scrap Lead
Dirty & Scrap Lead Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Soft Lead (Clean) Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.48 / lb
Mix it with Dirty & Scrap Lead?They'll pay $0.10 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.38 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.11 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Historical Price Trends for Dirty & Scrap Lead

This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.

Dirty & Scrap Lead: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.10
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.79 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$0.89 / 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.

Dirty & Scrap Lead: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Dirty & Scrap Lead is 88.7%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.4%–55.2%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$0.8858 / lb$0.10 / lb−$0.79 (88.7%)
April 2026$0.8805 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.37 (42.1%)
March 2026$0.8724 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (40.4%)
February 2026$0.8930 / lb$0.40 / lb−$0.49 (55.2%)
January 2026$0.9215 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.3%)
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$0.54 / lb−$0.37 (40.5%)
August 2025$0.9065 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.37 (40.4%)
July 2025$0.9257 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.5%)
June 2025$0.9168 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40%)
May 2025$0.9070 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.4%)
April 2025$0.8816 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.9%)
March 2025$0.9268 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)
February 2025$0.8969 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.36 (39.8%)
January 2025$0.8819 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.9%)
December 2024$0.9150 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (39.9%)
November 2024$0.9136 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.8%)
October 2024$0.9387 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.38 (40.3%)
September 2024$0.9266 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)
August 2024$0.9207 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.3%)
July 2024$0.9714 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.39 (40.3%)
June 2024$1.0005 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.40 (40%)
May 2024$1.0203 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.41 (40.2%)
April 2024$0.9797 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (39.8%)
March 2024$0.9392 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.38 (40.4%)
February 2024$0.9470 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.38 (39.8%)
January 2024$0.9620 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.38 (39.7%)
December 2023$0.9376 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.38 (40.3%)
November 2023$0.9988 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.40 (39.9%)
October 2023$0.9541 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.38 (40.3%)
September 2023$1.0077 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.41 (40.5%)
August 2023$0.9754 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (39.5%)
July 2023$0.9595 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.38 (39.6%)
June 2023$0.9467 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.38 (39.8%)
May 2023$0.9487 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.38 (39.9%)
April 2023$0.9653 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.39 (39.9%)
March 2023$0.9549 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.46 (48.7%)
February 2023$0.9478 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.38 (39.9%)
January 2023$0.9733 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.43 (44.5%)

Dirty & Scrap Lead Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.10 / lb−$0.15$0.05 – $0.10
3/13/2023 $0.25 / lb+$0.10$0.25 – $0.25