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.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.17 to $0.22.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Batteries category has 4 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 9 local yards New York.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Batteries in New York

Local scrap yards in New York 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 New York

Here is the Batteries data we have on file for New York. 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.

Avg. Price:$0.28/ lbRange: $0.28 – $0.28/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Small Lead Acid Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.20/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Based on 6 yards
Avg. Price:$0.17/ lbRange: $0.17 – $0.17/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.16/ lbRange: $0.16 – $0.16/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap batteries in New York

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

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Updated 10/5/2026

YS Catalytic Recycling

Town of Colonie, New York•2 grades on price list
Auto Batteries
$0.26/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (8%)
Steel Case Batteries
$0.28/ lb|🠅 $0.08 (40%)
Updated 8/25/2026

Niagara Metals

Gasport, New York•1 grade on price list
Lead Acid Batteries
$0.17/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (13%)
Updated 8/25/2026

Metalico South Park

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list
Auto Batteries (Lead Acid ONLY)
$0.16/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (7%)
Updated 8/25/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list
Lead Acid Batteries
$0.17/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (13%)
Updated 8/25/2026

Skyway Auto Parts Inc

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list
Auto Batteries (Lead Acid ONLY)
$0.16/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (7%)
Updated 8/25/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list
Lead Acid Batteries
$0.17/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (13%)

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Buyout price trends for scrap batteries by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for scrap batteries from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

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