Lead Scrap Prices in Alaska
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alaska vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Alaska
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Alaska
Lead scrap in Alaska moves through yards that serve oil and gas production, fishing, and mining. Yards price lead by grade: Lead (Soft) and Lead Wheel Weights. Keep Lead (Soft) apart from Lead Wheel Weights and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. A dozen or so yards in Alaska list lead among what they buy, with the widest choice around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and North Pole. Export demand through West Coast ports supports lead prices in Alaska, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Alaska yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Alaska
- Alaska Scrap & Recycling— Anchorage
- Autocat Recycling of Alaska— Anchorage
- C & R Metal Recycling— Fairbanks
- Car Killer Recycling— Anchorage
- Central Recycling Services— Anchorage
- Peninsula Scrap & Salvage Company— Soldotna
- Schnitzer Alaska— Anchorage
- Schnitzer Steel Industries-AK— Anchorage
- Scrap Yard— Sitka
- Tri Metal International LLC— Wasilla
- W N Salvage Recyclers— North Pole
- WestRock Anchorage Recycling Center— Anchorage
- Wotc Scrap Metal Recycling Inc— Anchorage
Frequently asked about lead in Alaska
What is the lead scrap price in Alaska today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Alaska quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Alaska buy lead?
A dozen or so yards in Alaska list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and North Pole. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in Alaska?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove steel clips, zinc alloy substitutes, and dirt, separate Lead (Soft) from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Alaska yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Alaska?
Separate grades, remove steel clips, zinc alloy substitutes, and dirt, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
What do Alaska yards require from sellers of lead?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Alaska yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.