Price trends for scrap lead by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Lead category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 2 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.19 to $0.34.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~70.8% (-$0.64/ lb). Based on 4 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 50%–88%.
✓ All 4 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Lead in Oklahoma

Local scrap yards in Oklahoma sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Lead prices across the U.S. →

Lead scrap prices by grade in Oklahoma

Here is the Lead data we have on file for Oklahoma. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Soft Lead (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.45/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.55/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -16.2%
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Range Lead U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.30/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+12.4% / 30 days
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.20/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.30/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +12.4%
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Dirty & Scrap Lead U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.11/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.12/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap lead in Oklahoma

Live prices from local scrap yards in Oklahoma. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 5/11/2026

Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC

Weatherford, Oklahoma2 grades on price list
Lead Clean
$0.35/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (13%)
Lead Wheel Weights
$0.10/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (33%)
Updated 2/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Tulsa, Oklahoma1 grade on price list
Clean Lead
$0.46/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (10%)
Updated 8/27/2025

All Metals Recycling

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma1 grade on price list
Soft Lead
$0.40/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (11%)
Updated 7/23/2025

Steel City Metals

Afton, Oklahoma3 grades on price list
LEAD CLEAN
$0.50/ lb
LEAD DIRTY
$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (100%)
WHEEL WEIGHTS
$0.06/ lb|🠇 $0.01 (14%)

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Calculate the value of your scrap lead lot

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Oklahoma.

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Compare scrap lead grades and their value

Lead pricing follows LME Lead closely. Purity matters: clean soft lead is closest to the LME quote; alloy or contaminated lead receives a discount. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Soft Lead (Clean) $0.91/ lb LME$0.45/ lb
High Grade50%
Range Lead $0.91/ lb LME$0.30/ lb
Mid Grade33%
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) $0.91/ lb LME$0.20/ lb
Low Grade22%
Dirty & Scrap Lead $0.91/ lb LME$0.11/ lb
Low Grade12%

📊 What determines the value of scrap lead:

  • Soft lead (clean): Pipe, sheet, cable sheathing, and pure ingots — the top grade. Closest to LME Lead pricing.
  • Range lead / bullet lead: Cast wheel weights and range lead often contain antimony — priced slightly below soft lead.
  • Wheel weights (hard lead): Antimony-hardened lead clips — accepted widely but at a small discount to soft lead.
  • Dirty & scrap lead: Mixed lead with paint, rubber coatings, or steel attachments — discounted grade. Clean it up before selling if possible.
💡 Tip: Lead is heavy — even a small amount is worth selling. Clean wheel weights, pipe, and sheet lead are all accepted at most yards.