Average Scrap Lead Acid Batteries Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 5/2/2026.
$0.19/ lb −$0.03 (16.7%)
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: $0.19
Lowest price $0.15
Highest price$0.15Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.22 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Weatherford, Oklahoma

Scrap buy price in Weatherford, Oklahoma — $0.15 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.10 to $0.47.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~78.7% (-$0.70 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–84%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past month.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Scrap Lead Acid Batteries price reference for Weatherford (Oklahoma)

Scrap yards in Weatherford (Oklahoma) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.20 / 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. →

Top Scrap Yards Buying Lead Acid Batteries in Weatherford, OK

These are scrap yards in Weatherford (Oklahoma) 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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Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC

Listed as: Batteries
10377 N 2400 Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096 Plan route
$0.15 / lb

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Lead Acid vs. Other Battery 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 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +10.0%
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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 $0.19 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Automotive Batteries (Car & Truck) Estimated prices in Oklahoma
Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Steel Case Forklift Batteries Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.18 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -4.4%
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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

$0.19
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.70 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$0.89 / 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.

Scrap Lead Acid Batteries: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Scrap Lead Acid Batteries is 83.1%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.4%–64.8%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld 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$0.31 / lb−$0.57 (64.8%)
March 2026$0.8724 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (40.4%)
February 2026$0.8930 / lb$0.41 / lb−$0.48 (54.1%)
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$0.9096 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.5%)

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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.15 / lb−$0.03$0.15 – $0.15
4/13/2026 $0.18 / lb+$0.03$0.18 – $0.18
4/9/2026 $0.15 / lb+$0.05$0.15 – $0.15