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Lead (Soft) Scrap Price in New York

National average updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New York vary with volume and prep — use the national average as your baseline and call ahead.

US National Average
$0.72/lb

Lead (Soft) market context — New York

The New York market for Lead (Soft) is shaped by the state's economic mix of finance, healthcare, technology, and ports and shipping. On a regional level, the dense Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream demand close, which usually keeps yard pay tighter to the spot benchmark. Within the state, Buffalo has the largest concentration of yards taking Lead (Soft). End-use demand for battery plates, sheet roofing, and radiation shielding sets the floor; what each yard pays on top of that depends on its volume and shipping setup. A quick call ahead confirms both the day's posted rate and whether the yard wants the specific grade you are bringing.

Scrap Yards Buying Lead (Soft) in New York

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