Price trends for scrap batteries by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Batteries category: price is steady for 4 grades and price is down for 2 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.19 to $0.30.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~95.8% (-$4.78/ lb). Based on 6 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 74%–99%.
✓ All 6 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Batteries in Georgia

Local scrap yards in Georgia sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Batteries prices across the U.S. →

Batteries scrap prices by grade in Georgia

Here is the Batteries data we have on file for Georgia. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Lithium Ion Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.40/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Small Lead Acid Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.24/ lbRange: $0.22 – $0.25/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Case Forklift Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.20/ lbRange: $0.15 – $0.25/ lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.2%
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Scrap Lead Acid Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.20/ lbRange: $0.15 – $0.24/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -6.5%
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Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.14/ lbRange: $0.12 – $0.15/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -32.3%
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Telecom & Absolyte Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.10/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap batteries in Georgia

Live prices from local scrap yards in Georgia. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 2/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Augusta, Georgia1 grade on price list
Lead Batteries - Automotive
$0.10/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (25%)
Updated 8/29/2025

Dale Recycling and Used Auto Parts

Alto, Georgia1 grade on price list
Batteries
$0.18/ lb|🠅 $0.04 (29%)
Updated 3/2/2024

CMC Recycling

Athens, Georgia1 grade on price list
Lead Batteries - Automotive
$0.08/ lb|🠇 $0.04 (33%)

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Calculate the value of your scrap batteries 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 Georgia.

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Compare scrap batteries grades and their value

Lead-acid battery pricing tracks LME Lead; lithium-ion payout depends on cobalt/lithium content and has a separate commodity basis. Nickel-based batteries fall under specialty pricing. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Small Lead Acid Batteries $0.91/ lb LME$0.24/ lb
High Grade26%
Steel Case Forklift Batteries $0.91/ lb LME$0.20/ lb
High Grade22%
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries $0.91/ lb LME$0.20/ lb
High Grade22%
Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) $0.91/ lb LME$0.14/ lb
Mid Grade15%
Telecom & Absolyte Batteries $0.91/ lb LME$0.10/ lb
Mid Grade11%
Lithium Ion Batteries $25.41/ lb LME$0.40/ lb
Low Grade2%

📊 What determines the value of scrap batteries:

  • Lead-acid (automotive): Car and truck batteries are the highest-volume item — priced by the pound, based on LME Lead. The standard benchmark grade for this category.
  • Sealed lead-acid / AGM: Telecom and UPS sealed batteries (Absolyte, wet-cell telecom) are priced similarly to automotive but often have a size/condition premium.
  • Lithium-Ion: EV and consumer Li-Ion batteries require specialty buyers; never lump them with lead-acid. Payout varies widely based on cathode chemistry.
  • Steel case forklift: Industrial lead-acid with a steel outer shell — priced as lead-acid minus a deduction for the steel housing weight.
💡 Tip: Never mix lithium-ion with lead-acid batteries — they are separate markets with different buyers and payout structures.