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 $0.14 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 2 local yards Tennessee.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Batteries in Tennessee

Local scrap yards in Tennessee 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 Tennessee

Here is the Batteries data we have on file for Tennessee. 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:$0.24/ lbRange: $0.24 – $0.24/ 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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Steel Case Forklift Batteries U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.11/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.12/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.09/ lbRange: $0.09 – $0.09/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap batteries in Tennessee

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

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By date
Updated 9/1/2026

CMC Recycling

Chattanooga, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Lead Batteries - Automotive
$0.24/ lb|🠇 $0.01 (4%)
Updated 8/28/2026

Thompson Metal Services Inc.

Kingsport, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Batteries
$0.09/ lb
Updated 2/17/2026

Sevier County Iron & Metal

Sevierville, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Auto Battery
$0.18/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (13%)
Updated 2/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Knoxville, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Lead Batteries - Automotive
$0.08/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (20%)
Updated 12/17/2025

Blount County Iron & Metal

Maryville, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Auto Battery
$0.18/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (13%)
Updated 12/17/2025

Anderson Auto Salvage & Recycling

Niota, Tennessee•1 grade on price list
Auto Battery
$0.18/ lb|🠅 $0.06 (50%)

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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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