Lead Scrap Prices in Colorado
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Colorado vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Colorado
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Colorado
Colorado yards that buy lead draw most of their supply from aerospace, energy, technology, 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. Dozens of yards in Colorado take lead, and sellers near Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins have the largest number of buyers to compare. Export demand through West Coast ports supports lead prices in Colorado, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Colorado yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Colorado
- A White Knight Scrap Hauling— Colorado Springs
- ABC Custom Iron— Denver
- All Auto Parts-Fast Eddie's— Cortez
- All Ways Towing— Kremmling
- Always Hauling Junk Cars— Colorado Springs
- American Iron & Metal Co., Inc.— Pueblo
- Aragon Iron & Metal Inc— Fort Collins
- Arnold Consulting— Castle Pines
- Arvada Recycling— Arvada
- Atlas Metal & Iron— Aurora
- Atlas Metal & Iron Corp— Colorado Springs
- Atlas Metal Sales.— Denver
- Atwood Auto & Metal— Atwood
- Axis Steel Inc— Craig
- BK Maintenance and Recycling— Englewood
- Belt Salvage— Cortez
- Bizzy B's Recycling— Denver
- Bizzy B's Recycling & Salvage— Longmont
- Brighton Truck Parts & Recycling— Brighton
- C & R Kustom Powder Koting— Delta
- Cherry City Metals— Denver
- Citewaste— Carbondale
- Clints Recycling & Light HLG— Peyton
- Colorado Industrial Recycling— Colorado Springs
- Colorado Iron & Metal, Inc.— Loveland
Frequently asked about lead in Colorado
What is the lead scrap price in Colorado today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Colorado yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Colorado buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Colorado the largest number of buyers to compare are around Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest lead price in Colorado?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip steel clips, zinc alloy substitutes, and dirt, and keep Lead (Soft) separate from Lead Wheel Weights. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Colorado yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest lead price at a Colorado yard?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip steel clips, zinc alloy substitutes, and dirt, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell lead scrap in Colorado?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.