Average scrap price for Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck)

365-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.24/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.24
Lowest price ⓘ$0.22
Highest price$0.25Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Florida
  • Low (around $0.22): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.24): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.25+): 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 $0.24 to $0.24.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.

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

Scrap yards in Florida buying Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Edge Metals Recycling

Listed as: Automotive Batteries
5120 36th Ave S, Tampa, FL 33619 Plan route
$0.25/ lb
Updated 234 days ago

USA Scrap Metal & Recycling

Listed as: Car Batteries
3147 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 33142 Plan route
$0.22/ 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 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.24 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -10.7%
Small Lead Acid Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Case Forklift Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.11 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -26.2%
Price analytics

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)
$0.24 / lb— no change$0.22 – $0.25
8/26/2025 $0.24 / lb+$0.04$0.24 – $0.24
4/14/2024 $0.20 / lb+$0.14$0.20 – $0.20
2/29/2024 $0.06 / lb−$0.02$0.06 – $0.06
11/27/2022 $0.08 / lb−$0.14$0.08 – $0.08
11/26/2022 $0.22 / lb−$0.01$0.22 – $0.22
5/26/2022 $0.23 / lb+$0.09$0.23 – $0.23
1/29/2022 $0.14 / lb−$0.12$0.14 – $0.14
10/18/2021 $0.26 / lb+$0.01$0.26 – $0.26
8/3/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
4/22/2021 $0.20 / lb−$0.02$0.20 – $0.20
2/26/2021 $0.22 / lb+$0.01$0.22 – $0.22
1/16/2021 $0.21 / lb−$0.06$0.21 – $0.21
12/17/2018 $0.27 / lb+$0.02$0.27 – $0.27
10/16/2018 $0.25 / lb−$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
8/14/2018 $0.30 / lb−$0.04$0.30 – $0.30
6/12/2018 $0.34 / lb+$0.03$0.34 – $0.34
6/5/2017 $0.31 / lb+$0.01$0.31 – $0.31
12/2/2016 $0.30 / lb+$0.02$0.30 – $0.30
5/12/2016 $0.28 / lb+$0.03$0.28 – $0.28
3/31/2016 $0.25 / lb+$0.01$0.25 – $0.25
2/29/2016 $0.24 / lb−$0.03$0.24 – $0.24
6/28/2015 $0.27 / lb+$0.01$0.27 – $0.27
2/14/2015 $0.26 / lb−$0.04$0.26 – $0.26
12/9/2014 $0.30 / lb−$0.02$0.30 – $0.30