Average scrap price for Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck)

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 9/1/2026.
$0.24/ lb−$0.01 (4%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.24
Lowest price ⓘ$0.24
Highest price$0.24Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Tennessee

Scrap buy price in Tennessee — $0.24 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.13 to $0.25.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 4 tracked local buyers).

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

Scrap yards in Tennessee 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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Updated 63 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Lead Batteries - Automotive
2000 Washington St, Chattanooga, TN 37408 Plan route
$0.24/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Sevier County Iron & Metal

Listed as: Auto Battery
13432 Chapman Hwy, Seymour, TN 37865 Plan route
$0.18/ lb
Updated 321 days ago

Anderson Auto Salvage & Recycling

Listed as: Auto Battery
2289 US-11, Sweetwater, TN 37874 Plan route
$0.18/ lb
Updated 321 days ago

Blount County Iron & Metal

Listed as: Auto Battery
613 Howard Jones Rd, Maryville, TN 37801 Plan route
$0.18/ 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 Steel Case Forklift 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 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.24 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Small Lead Acid Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Case Forklift Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.11 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.09 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Price trend: Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

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−$0.01$0.24 – $0.24
7/27/2026 $0.25 / lb+$0.02$0.25 – $0.25
6/29/2026 $0.23 / lb−$0.01$0.23 – $0.23
4/14/2026 $0.24 / lb+$0.04$0.24 – $0.24
3/30/2026 $0.20 / lb+$0.01$0.20 – $0.20
3/22/2026 $0.19 / lb+$0.01$0.19 – $0.19
2/17/2026 $0.18 / lb— no change$0.17 – $0.18
12/17/2025 $0.18 / lb+$0.02$0.18 – $0.18
11/13/2025 $0.16 / lb+$0.03$0.16 – $0.16
11/10/2025 $0.13 / lb−$0.03$0.13 – $0.13
9/13/2025 $0.16 / lb+$0.01$0.16 – $0.16
6/30/2025 $0.15 / lb−$0.02$0.15 – $0.15
5/6/2025 $0.17 / lb+$0.03$0.17 – $0.17
3/28/2025 $0.14 / lb−$0.05$0.10 – $0.18
1/26/2025 $0.19 / lb−$0.01$0.19 – $0.19
12/9/2024 $0.20 / lb+$0.04$0.20 – $0.20
10/8/2024 $0.16 / lb+$0.04$0.16 – $0.16
6/23/2024 $0.12 / lb−$0.02$0.12 – $0.13
6/1/2024 $0.14 / lb+$0.06$0.14 – $0.14
4/24/2024 $0.08 / lb+$0.01$0.08 – $0.08
1/15/2024 $0.07 / lb−$0.03$0.07 – $0.07
10/31/2023 $0.10 / lb+$0.01$0.10 – $0.10
3/31/2022 $0.09 / lb−$0.02$0.09 – $0.09
1/29/2022 $0.11 / lb+$0.03$0.11 – $0.11
12/21/2021 $0.08 / lb−$0.03$0.08 – $0.08
10/28/2021 $0.11 / lb−$0.07$0.11 – $0.11
8/3/2021 $0.18 / lb+$0.04$0.18 – $0.18
6/14/2021 $0.14 / lb−$0.01$0.14 – $0.14
5/10/2021 $0.15 / lb−$0.02$0.15 – $0.15