Lead Scrap Prices in Maryland
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Maryland vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Maryland
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Maryland
Lead scrap in Maryland moves through yards that serve biotechnology, defense, federal services, and ports and shipping. Expect separate prices for Lead (Soft) and Lead Wheel Weights. Clean, sorted Lead (Soft) sits at the top of the board while Lead Wheel Weights is priced for the extra processing it needs. Dozens of yards in Maryland list lead among what they buy, with the widest choice around Baltimore, Hagerstown, and Frederick. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Maryland yards move lead quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Maryland 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 Maryland
- 3d Salvage— Grantsville
- AMG Baltimore— Dundalk
- Allegany Scrap Metal— Cumberland
- Allegheny Welding & Machine— Oakland
- Allstate Salvage Inc— Westover
- Always Recycling— Havre De Grace
- Ansam Metals Corporation— Brooklyn
- Arundel Recycling Center— Hanover
- Atlantic Metals & Recycling— Easton
- Baltimore Scrap Corp— Curtis Bay
- Bennett & Cohey— Chestertown
- Bestway Recycling Center (Scrap Metals)— Elkridge
- Bethesda Sheet Metal & Roofing— Bethesda
- CC eCycling— Mount Airy
- Canton Metal Recycling— Baltimore
- Capital Demolition— Hurlock
- Capital Heights Iron Works— Capitol Heights
- Carnegie Express Inc— Baltimore
- Caroline Scrap Metal— Preston
- Carroll Scrap Metal Inc— Finksburg
- Charlotte Hall Metal & Scrap— Charlotte Hall
- Clinton Metal Company— Clinton
- Clutter Free Services— Sykesville
- Complete Recycling Group LLC— Elkton
- Crazy Ray's— Baltimore
Frequently asked about lead in Maryland
What is the lead scrap price in Maryland today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Maryland 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 Maryland buy lead?
Dozens of yards in Maryland list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Baltimore, Hagerstown, and Frederick. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in Maryland?
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 Maryland yards on the same day.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Maryland?
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 Maryland 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 Maryland yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.