Price trends for scrap lead by grade

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Lead category: price is steady for 1 grade and price is down for 1 grade.

Prices steady for these grades:
Soft Lead (Clean)0.0%—$0.35/ lb
Prices down for these grades:
Wheel Weights (Hard Lead)26.7%🠇$0.12/ lb
How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.21 to $0.38.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Lead category has 2 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 2 local yards Pennsylvania.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Lead in Pennsylvania

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

Here is the Lead data we have on file for Pennsylvania. 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) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.35/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.35/ lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.0%
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Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.11/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.12/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -26.7%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap lead in Pennsylvania

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

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Updated 9/29/2026

Brenner Recycling

Hazleton, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
Lead
$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (10%)
Updated 8/25/2026

American Steel Processing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list
Lead
$0.35/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (13%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Sahd Metal Recycling

Columbia, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list
Lead
$0.25/ lb
Lead wheel weights
$0.05/ lb
Updated 2/17/2026

Royalton Recycling - Roll Off Dumpster Service & Scrap Metal Recycling

Royalton, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list
LEAD Solids
$0.40/ lb
LEAD Wheel Weights
$0.10/ lb
Updated 2/17/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list
LEAD
$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (14%)
IRONY LEAD (Wheel Wts.)
$0.10/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (50%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Einfalt Recycling & Salvage

Stockertown, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list
CLEAN LEAD
$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (20%)
WHEEL WEIGHTS
$0.06/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (25%)

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Buyout price trends for scrap lead by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for scrap lead from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

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