Average scrap price for Scrap Lead Acid Batteries

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 8/25/2026.
$0.20/ lb+$0.05 (33.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.20
Lowest price ⓘ$0.20
Highest price$0.20Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Pennsylvania
  • Low (around $0.20): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.20): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.20+): 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 $0.10 to $0.20.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 7 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Scrap Lead Acid Batteries in Pennsylvania

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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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Updated 45 days ago

Rag & Bone Recycling - Scrap Metal & Salvage

Listed as: LEAD ACID BATTERIES
1401 Lynn St, Easton, PA 18042 Plan route
$0.20/ lb
Updated 45 days ago

American Steel Processing

Listed as: Batteries
4900 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Plan route
$0.20/ lb
Updated 199 days ago

Royalton Recycling - Roll Off Dumpster Service & Scrap Metal Recycling

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
3 Hollendale St, Middletown, PA 17057 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 234 days ago

Paz Metals Inc.

Listed as: Lead Acid Batteries
4315 Run Way, York, PA 17406 Plan route
$0.20/ lb
Updated 234 days ago

SOS Metals Inc.

Listed as: BATTERIES
320 PA-54, Mt Carmel, PA 17851 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 234 days ago

Kantner Iron & Steel Inc

Listed as: Batteries
3825 Whistler Rd, Stoystown, PA 15563 Plan route
$0.14/ 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 Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck). 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:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Small Lead Acid Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Mix it with Scrap Lead Acid Batteries?They'll pay $0.20 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.18 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -10.7%
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Steel Case Forklift Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.11 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -26.2%
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Price trend: Scrap Lead Acid Batteries at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Scrap Lead Acid Batteries at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

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)
$0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
3/24/2026 $0.15 / lb+$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
3/16/2026 $0.10 / lb−$0.06$0.10 – $0.10
2/17/2026 $0.16 / lb+$0.01$0.13 – $0.20
12/12/2025 $0.15 / lb— no change$0.15 – $0.15
8/30/2025 $0.15 / lb— no change$0.15 – $0.15
3/17/2025 $0.15 / lb— no change$0.15 – $0.15
2/13/2025 $0.15 / lb+$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
5/29/2024 $0.10 / lb−$0.02$0.10 – $0.10
4/1/2023 $0.12 / lb+$0.02$0.12 – $0.12
12/3/2022 $0.10 / lb— no change$0.10 – $0.10
12/1/2022 $0.10 / lb+$0.05$0.10 – $0.10
8/14/2022 $0.05 / lb−$0.13$0.05 – $0.05
5/19/2022 $0.18 / lb+$0.03$0.18 – $0.18
5/16/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
12/6/2021 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
9/20/2021 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
9/10/2021 $0.15 / lb−$0.07$0.15 – $0.15
4/19/2021 $0.22 / lb+$0.04$0.22 – $0.22
11/25/2020 $0.18 / lb−$0.04$0.18 – $0.18
9/30/2020 $0.22 / lb+$0.02$0.22 – $0.22
8/15/2020 $0.20 / lb−$0.01$0.20 – $0.20
8/15/2018 $0.21 / lb+$0.03$0.21 – $0.21