ScrapCurrent Prices for Scrap Automotive Batteries in the US
Check today’s scrap Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) prices in the US and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per pound for your automotive batteries (car & truck) — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck)
$0.18/ lb+$0.08 (80%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)Avg: $0.18
Lowest price ⓘ$0.15
Highest price$0.23Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
- Low (around $0.15): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.18): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.23+): 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 $0.08 to $0.25.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 11 live board rates (out of 26 tracked local buyers).
Pricing verified from 11 live board rates (out of 26 tracked local buyers).
Where to sell Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) in the US
Scrap yards in the US 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.
Updated 41 days ago
McCoy Iron & Metal
Listed as: Auto Batteries
$0.15/ lb
Updated 49 days ago
Skyway Auto Parts Inc
Listed as: Auto Batteries (Lead Acid ONLY)
$0.16/ lb
Updated 49 days ago
Metalico South Park
Listed as: Auto Batteries (Lead Acid ONLY)
$0.16/ lb
Updated 49 days ago
CMC Recycling
Listed as: Lead Batteries - Automotive
$0.12/ lb
Updated 73 days ago
CMC Recycling
Listed as: Lead Batteries - Automotive
$0.17/ lb
Updated 171 days ago
CMC Recycling
Listed as: Lead Batteries - Automotive
$0.16/ lb
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) | $0.18 / lb |
| Small Lead Acid Batteries | $0.25 / lb |
| Scrap Lead Acid Batteries | $0.19 / lb |
| Steel Case Forklift Batteries | $0.11 / lb |
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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.18 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.10 – $0.10 | |
| 10/2/2026 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.13 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 9/11/2026 | $0.23 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.23 – $0.23 |
| 9/7/2026 | $0.22 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| 9/2/2026 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 9/1/2026 | $0.24 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.24 – $0.24 |
| 8/25/2026 | $0.21 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.16 – $0.25 |
| 8/1/2026 | $0.17 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.17 – $0.17 |
| 7/27/2026 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 7/13/2026 | $0.21 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.21 – $0.21 |
| 7/1/2026 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.12 | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 6/29/2026 | $0.23 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.23 – $0.23 |
| 6/9/2026 | $0.22 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| 5/27/2026 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 5/11/2026 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 5/4/2026 | $0.10 / lb | — no change | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 5/2/2026 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 4/30/2026 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 4/25/2026 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.16 – $0.23 |
| 4/23/2026 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 4/17/2026 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/15/2026 | $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 | +$0.02 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 3/22/2026 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.15 – $0.21 |
| 2/25/2026 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.13 – $0.23 |
| 1/14/2026 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.17 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 1/13/2026 | $0.08 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| 1/12/2026 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 1/10/2026 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 1/5/2026 | $0.22 / lb | +$0.14 | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| 12/30/2025 | $0.08 / lb | −$0.11 | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| 12/17/2025 | $0.19 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.18 – $0.21 |
| 11/26/2025 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.06 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 11/13/2025 | $0.16 / lb | −$0.06 | $0.16 – $0.16 |
| 11/10/2025 | $0.22 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| 11/8/2025 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 10/15/2025 | $0.08 / lb | −$0.13 | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| 10/10/2025 | $0.21 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.18 – $0.24 |
| 9/26/2025 | $0.19 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.19 – $0.19 |
| 9/13/2025 | $0.16 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.16 – $0.16 |
| 8/29/2025 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 8/28/2025 | $0.10 / lb | — no change | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 8/27/2025 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.11 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 8/26/2025 | $0.21 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.20 – $0.24 |
| 8/23/2025 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 8/12/2025 | $0.17 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.17 – $0.17 |
| 8/11/2025 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 8/3/2025 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 7/20/2025 | $0.22 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| 7/18/2025 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 7/12/2025 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 7/8/2025 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 7/1/2025 | $0.19 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.19 – $0.19 |
| 6/30/2025 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 6/23/2025 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 6/17/2025 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 6/15/2025 | $0.19 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.19 – $0.19 |
| 5/29/2025 | $0.16 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.16 – $0.16 |
| 5/20/2025 | $0.17 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.17 – $0.17 |
| 5/16/2025 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 5/6/2025 | $0.19 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.17 – $0.21 |
| 4/29/2025 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/24/2025 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 4/22/2025 | $0.21 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.21 – $0.21 |
| 4/20/2025 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 4/19/2025 | $0.19 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.19 – $0.19 |
| 3/28/2025 | $0.17 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.14 – $0.21 |
| 3/23/2025 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 3/18/2025 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 3/13/2025 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 3/5/2025 | $0.19 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.17 – $0.21 |
| 2/14/2025 | $0.04 / lb | −$0.11 | $0.04 – $0.04 |
| 2/7/2025 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 1/26/2025 | $0.16 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.14 – $0.19 |
| 1/25/2025 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 1/23/2025 | $0.26 / lb | +$0.11 | $0.26 – $0.26 |
| 1/15/2025 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 12/13/2024 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 12/9/2024 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.06 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 12/8/2024 | $0.26 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.26 – $0.26 |
| 12/5/2024 | $0.16 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.16 – $0.16 |
| 10/22/2024 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 10/8/2024 | $0.17 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.16 – $0.17 |
| 10/7/2024 | $0.24 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.24 – $0.24 |
| 9/20/2024 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 9/10/2024 | $0.22 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| 9/6/2024 | $0.24 / lb | +$0.16 | $0.24 – $0.24 |
| 8/14/2024 | $0.08 / lb | −$0.17 | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| 8/9/2024 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 8/3/2024 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 7/17/2024 | $0.13 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.10 – $0.16 |
| 7/13/2024 | $0.21 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.21 – $0.21 |
| 6/23/2024 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.12 – $0.13 |
| 6/14/2024 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.07 – $0.20 |
| 6/5/2024 | $0.19 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.19 – $0.19 |
| 6/1/2024 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.14 – $0.15 |
| 5/27/2024 | $0.08 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| 5/26/2024 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 5/25/2024 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 4/24/2024 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.10 – $0.13 |
| 4/18/2024 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 4/14/2024 | $0.10 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 4/5/2024 | $0.09 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.09 – $0.09 |
| 3/2/2024 | $0.08 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| 2/29/2024 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 2/27/2024 | $0.12 / lb | — no change | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 2/23/2024 | $0.12 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 1/15/2024 | $0.07 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.07 – $0.07 |
| 12/8/2023 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 11/30/2023 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 10/31/2023 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 10/10/2023 | $0.17 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.17 – $0.17 |
| 10/4/2023 | $0.11 / lb | — no change | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 10/1/2023 | $0.11 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 9/30/2023 | $0.06 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.06 – $0.06 |
| 5/28/2023 | $0.09 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.08 – $0.10 |
| 1/28/2023 | $0.08 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.07 – $0.10 |
| 11/27/2022 | $0.07 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.05 – $0.08 |
| 11/26/2022 | $0.22 / lb | +$0.11 | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| 10/2/2022 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 9/29/2022 | $0.13 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.12 – $0.15 |
| 9/28/2022 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 8/18/2022 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 8/16/2022 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 8/13/2022 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.12 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 7/13/2022 | $0.08 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| 7/6/2022 | $0.13 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.12 – $0.15 |
| 7/1/2022 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 6/29/2022 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.14 – $0.14 |
| 5/26/2022 | $0.23 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.23 – $0.23 |
| 5/20/2022 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.13 – $0.15 |
| 5/18/2022 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 5/1/2022 | $0.10 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 3/31/2022 | $0.09 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.09 – $0.09 |
| 3/28/2022 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 1/29/2022 | $0.15 / lb | — no change | $0.12 – $0.18 |
| 1/27/2022 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 1/8/2022 | $0.13 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.13 – $0.13 |
| 1/5/2022 | $0.15 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 1/4/2022 | $0.13 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.13 – $0.13 |
| 12/28/2021 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 12/26/2021 | $0.12 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 12/21/2021 | $0.08 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| 12/19/2021 | $0.11 / lb | — no change | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 12/2/2021 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 11/30/2021 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 11/27/2021 | $0.16 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.16 – $0.16 |
| 10/29/2021 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 10/28/2021 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.07 – $0.13 |
| 10/22/2021 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 10/18/2021 | $0.21 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.15 – $0.26 |
| 10/15/2021 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 9/28/2021 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.11 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 9/25/2021 | $0.09 / lb | −$0.16 | $0.06 – $0.13 |
| 9/20/2021 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 8/3/2021 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.17 – $0.25 |
| 8/2/2021 | $0.16 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.16 – $0.16 |
| 6/14/2021 | $0.14 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.13 – $0.14 |
| 5/10/2021 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 4/22/2021 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.15 – $0.21 |
| 4/21/2021 | $0.17 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.17 – $0.17 |
| 3/9/2021 | $0.26 / lb | +$0.14 | $0.26 – $0.26 |
| 3/6/2021 | $0.12 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.12 – $0.12 |
| 3/3/2021 | $0.19 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.17 – $0.20 |
| 2/27/2021 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 2/26/2021 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.16 – $0.22 |
| 1/28/2021 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.17 – $0.23 |
| 1/25/2021 | $0.17 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.17 – $0.17 |
| 1/20/2021 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.13 – $0.16 |
| 1/16/2021 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.20 – $0.21 |
| 12/2/2020 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.13 | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 11/30/2020 | $0.24 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.24 – $0.24 |
| 10/28/2020 | $0.22 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| 9/26/2020 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 9/25/2020 | $0.10 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.10 – $0.10 |
| 9/19/2020 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 8/9/2020 | $0.23 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.23 – $0.23 |
| 8/6/2020 | $0.15 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.15 – $0.15 |
| 5/7/2020 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 3/8/2020 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 2/21/2020 | $0.24 / lb | +$0.17 | $0.24 – $0.24 |
| 1/20/2020 | $0.07 / lb | −$0.13 | $0.07 – $0.07 |
| 12/23/2019 | $0.20 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 12/14/2019 | $0.16 / lb | −$0.12 | $0.16 – $0.16 |
| 12/9/2019 | $0.28 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.28 – $0.28 |
| 10/18/2019 | $0.26 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.26 – $0.26 |
| 9/4/2019 | $0.11 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.11 – $0.11 |
| 8/23/2019 | $0.18 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.18 – $0.18 |
| 1/2/2019 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 12/17/2018 | $0.27 / lb | — no change | $0.27 – $0.27 |
| 12/8/2018 | $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 | +$0.07 | $0.34 – $0.34 |
| 1/23/2018 | $0.27 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.27 – $0.27 |
| 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 | +$0.02 | $0.27 – $0.27 |
| 4/2/2015 | $0.25 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.25 – $0.25 |
| 2/14/2015 | $0.26 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.26 – $0.26 |
| 12/9/2014 | $0.30 / lb | — no change | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 12/8/2014 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 11/8/2014 | $0.32 / lb | +$0.23 | $0.32 – $0.32 |
| 8/28/2013 | $0.09 / lb | −$0.26 | $0.09 – $0.09 |
| 9/11/2012 | $0.35 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
Map of scrap yards buying Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck)
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.
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