SchrottScrap Lead Acid Batteries Prices in New York
Check today's scrap prices for Scrap Lead Acid Batteries in New York and see what local buyers are paying. Heavy, dense, and always in demand, these batteries are a reliable staple for scrappers looking to stack up cash at the scale.
Average Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Price
- 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.
Pricing verified from 5 live board rates (out of 7 tracked local buyers).
Top Scrap Yards Buying Lead Acid Batteries in New York
Don't just drop your heavy batteries at the first scale you find. Compare prices across buyers in New York to ensure you get the maximum payout for your load. National averages are hovering around $0.20, but local demand can shift daily. Always call ahead to confirm the yard is accepting unbroken batteries and check their offload rules.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Scrap Lead Acid Batteries | $0.15 / lb |
| Small Lead Acid Batteries | $0.24 / lb |
| Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) | $0.20 / lb |
| Steel Case Forklift Batteries | $0.20 / lb |
Historical Price Trends for Lead Acid Batteries
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (LME)
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $0.8858 / lb | $0.15 / lb | −$0.74 (83.1%) |
| April 2026 | $0.8805 / lb | $0.51 / lb | −$0.37 (42.1%) |
| 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%) |
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (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 |
Scrap Lead Acid Batteries scrap prices in New York on the map
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