Average scrap price for Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/22/2026.
$0.16/ lb
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: $0.16
Lowest price $0.15
Highest price$0.15Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.25 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Connecticut

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $0.15): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.16): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.15+): 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 $0.15 to $0.50.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~83.7% (-$0.82/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–85%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) price reference for Connecticut

Scrap yards in Connecticut don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.19 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) in Connecticut

These are scrap yards in Connecticut that recently updated Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) 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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Rubino Brothers

Listed as: Car Batteries
560 Canal St, Stamford, CT 06902 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 123 days ago

Rubino Brothers Derby

Listed as: Car Batteries
2 Factory St, Derby, CT 06418 Plan route
$0.15/ lb

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Compare Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) prices with other Batteries grades

See the exact price difference between Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) and similar grades like Small Lead Acid Batteries or Scrap Lead Acid Batteries. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck)
Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.16 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Small Lead Acid Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.24 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.12 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Case Forklift Batteries Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Current Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) scrap vs. LME Lead world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.16
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.82 / 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: Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) scrap vs. LME Lead

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 84.6%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (82% – 88%). 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$0.15 / lb−$0.83 (84.6%)
May 2026$0.9016 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.36 (40.1%)
April 2026$0.8805 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.8%)
March 2026$0.8724 / lb$0.43 / lb−$0.44 (50.7%)
February 2026$0.8930 / lb$0.42 / lb−$0.47 (53%)
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$0.9266 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)

Daily price history for Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck)

The table below shows the daily price history for Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) 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)
$0.15 / lb— no change$0.15 – $0.15