Lead Scrap Prices in Louisiana
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Louisiana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Louisiana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Louisiana
Louisiana yards that buy lead draw most of their supply from petrochemicals, oil and gas, ports and shipping, and seafood. 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 Louisiana take lead, and sellers near Abbeville, New Orleans, and Shreveport have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady lead buying in Louisiana. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Louisiana yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Louisiana
- 360 Trucking LLC— Violet
- 5 Star Rubbish Removal— Abbeville
- 590 Towing & Recovery— Abbeville
- 611 Metals Recycling— Abbeville
- A & R Towing & Recovery Inc— Abbeville
- A Aaah One Call— Abbeville
- A to Z Auto Dismantling & Sales— Abbeville
- A+ Metals & Recycling— Abbeville
- A-1 Auto Removal— Abbeville
- A1 Salvage and Demolition Inc.— Abbeville
- AAA AUTO RECYCLING & REMOVAL— Abbeville
- AAA Recycling & Core Supply— Abbeville
- ALL CAR TOWING AND RECOVERY— Abbeville
- ALPHA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES— Abbeville
- AT's Car & Truck Removal— Abbeville
- AXA Auto Salvage— Abbeville
- Aarons Towing— Abbeville
- Abel's Moving Services/ Mudanzas— Abbeville
- Able Alloy— Abbeville
- Absolute Auto Truck Salvage Co Inc— Abbeville
- Accurate Automobile Salvage— Abbeville
- Ace Towing & Scrap— Abbeville
- Action Metal Recycling— Abbeville
- Advanced Metals— Abbeville
- Alco Iron & Metal Co— Abbeville
Frequently asked about lead in Louisiana
What is the lead scrap price in Louisiana today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Louisiana 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 Louisiana buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Louisiana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Abbeville, New Orleans, and Shreveport. 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 Louisiana?
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 Louisiana yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest lead price at a Louisiana yard?
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.
Do I need ID to sell lead scrap in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.