Average scrap price for Scrap Lead Acid Batteries

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 4/1/2026.
$0.18/ lb−$0.03 (17.6%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.18
Lowest price $0.12
Highest price$0.15Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.33 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Arizona

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $0.12): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.18): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.15+): 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 $0.12 to $0.47.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~80.4% (-$0.74/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–85%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Scrap Lead Acid Batteries price reference for Arizona

Scrap yards in Arizona don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.25 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Scrap Lead Acid Batteries prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Scrap Lead Acid Batteries in Arizona

These are scrap yards in Arizona that recently updated Scrap Lead Acid Batteries prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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I Buy Scrap Metal Recycling Tempe

Listed as: Batteries
1110 E Gilbert Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288 Plan route
$0.12/ lb
Updated 96 days ago

Electronic Recycling

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
3334 W McDowell Rd suite 35, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Plan route
$0.15/ lb

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Compare Scrap Lead Acid Batteries prices with other Batteries grades

See the exact price difference between Scrap Lead Acid Batteries 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 Scrap Lead Acid Batteries
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.18 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Small Lead Acid Batteries Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Case Forklift Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +7.5%
Price analytics
Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.18 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Price chart: Scrap Lead Acid Batteries and LME Lead exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Scrap Lead Acid Batteries prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside LME Lead exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current Scrap Lead Acid Batteries scrap vs. LME Lead world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.18
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.74 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$0.92 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Scrap Lead Acid Batteries scrap vs. LME Lead

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Scrap Lead Acid Batteries prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 84.4%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (81% – 87%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$0.8983 / lb$0.14 / lb−$0.76 (84.4%)
April 2026$0.8805 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.37 (42.1%)
March 2026$0.8724 / lb$0.44 / lb−$0.43 (49.6%)
February 2026$0.8930 / lb$0.42 / lb−$0.47 (53%)
January 2026$0.9215 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.3%)
December 2025$0.9015 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.36 (40.1%)
November 2025$0.9180 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.1%)
October 2025$0.9078 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.4%)
September 2025$0.9069 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.37 (40.5%)
August 2025$0.9065 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.37 (40.4%)
July 2025$0.9257 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.5%)
June 2025$0.9168 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40%)
May 2025$0.9077 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.4%)

Daily price history for Scrap Lead Acid Batteries

The table below shows the daily price history for Scrap Lead Acid Batteries 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)
$0.14 / lb−$0.03$0.12 – $0.12