ScrapToday’s Lead Scrap Prices in the US
In-depth analytics for scrap lead prices in the US. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with LME Lead exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.
Price trends for scrap lead by grade
over the last 30 daysIn 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.
Lead scrap prices by grade in the US
Soft (clean) lead is the highest grade; dirty, irony, or alloy lead gets lower rates. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.
Scrap yards paying the most for scrap lead in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
CMC Recycling
Brenner Recycling
Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC
CMC Recycling
1st Coast Recycling Inc
Second Street Iron & Metal Co., Inc.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Price chart: scrap lead grades and LME Lead exchange data
The chart shows average yard buyout rates and LME Lead exchange data for your selected scrap lead grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.
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 across the U.S..
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.
| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Lead (Clean) | $0.91/ lb LME | $0.45/ lb | High Grade•50% |
| Range Lead | $0.91/ lb LME | $0.30/ lb | Mid Grade•33% |
| Wheel Weights (Hard Lead) | $0.91/ lb LME | $0.20/ lb | Low Grade•22% |
| Dirty & Scrap Lead | $0.91/ lb LME | $0.11/ lb | Low Grade•12% |
📊 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.
Map of scrap yards buying scrap lead
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for scrap lead. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.