Average scrap price for Scrap Lead Acid Batteries

90-day market: price lists from 5 yards. As of 3/22/2026.
$0.15/ lb−$0.04 (21.1%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.15
Lowest price $0.15
Highest price$0.15Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New York
  • Low (around $0.15): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.15): 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 $0.14 to $0.50.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~84.7% (-$0.83/ 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 5 live board rates (out of 7 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Scrap Lead Acid Batteries in New York

Scrap yards in New York buying Scrap Lead Acid Batteries — 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.

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Niagara Metals

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
761 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 90 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
4861 Packard Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 90 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
41 Hannah St #2205, Buffalo, NY 14206 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 90 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
3035 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 90 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
8729 Rochester Rd, Gasport, NY 14067 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 123 days ago

Crestwood Metal Corporation

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
1100 Lincoln Ave, Holbrook, NY 11741 Plan route
$0.22/ 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 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Small Lead Acid Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.24 / lb
Mix it with Scrap Lead Acid Batteries?They'll pay $0.15 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.09 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Steel Case Forklift Batteries Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

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

Avg scrap yard price

$0.15
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.83 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$0.98 / 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 84.6%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (82% – 88%). 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
June 2026 (current)$0.9754 / lb$0.15 / lb−$0.83 (84.6%)
May 2026$0.9016 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.36 (40.1%)
April 2026$0.8805 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.8%)
March 2026$0.8724 / lb$0.43 / lb−$0.44 (50.7%)
February 2026$0.8930 / lb$0.44 / lb−$0.45 (50.7%)
January 2026$0.9215 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.3%)
December 2025$0.9015 / lb$0.44 / lb−$0.46 (51.2%)
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$0.44 / lb−$0.47 (51.5%)
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$0.9070 / lb$0.46 / lb−$0.45 (49.3%)
April 2025$0.8816 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.9%)
March 2025$0.9268 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)
February 2025$0.8969 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.36 (39.8%)
January 2025$0.8819 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.9%)
December 2024$0.9150 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (39.9%)
November 2024$0.9136 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.8%)
October 2024$0.9387 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.38 (40.3%)
September 2024$0.9266 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)
August 2024$0.9207 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.3%)
July 2024$0.9714 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.39 (40.3%)
June 2024$1.0005 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.40 (40%)
May 2024$1.0203 / lb$0.47 / lb−$0.55 (53.9%)
April 2024$0.9797 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (39.8%)
March 2024$0.9392 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.38 (40.4%)
February 2024$0.9470 / lb$0.44 / lb−$0.51 (53.5%)
January 2024$0.9620 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.38 (39.7%)
December 2023$0.9358 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.39 (41.2%)

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)
$0.15 / lb−$0.04$0.15 – $0.15
2/17/2026 $0.19 / lb+$0.05$0.15 – $0.22
12/14/2025 $0.14 / lb— no change$0.14 – $0.14
8/23/2025 $0.14 / lb−$0.06$0.14 – $0.14
5/21/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.02$0.20 – $0.20
5/28/2024 $0.22 / lb+$0.08$0.22 – $0.22
5/27/2024 $0.14 / lb+$0.02$0.14 – $0.14
2/29/2024 $0.12 / lb−$0.08$0.12 – $0.12