Lead Scrap Prices in Massachusetts
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Massachusetts vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Massachusetts
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, lead reaches the scrap stream by way of biotechnology, education, healthcare, and finance. The grades yards commonly quote are Lead (Soft) and Lead Wheel Weights; Lead (Soft) usually earns the top rate and Lead Wheel Weights the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Dozens of yards in Massachusetts take lead, and sellers near Worcester, Everett, and Brockton have the largest number of buyers to compare. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Massachusetts yards move lead quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
- A & E Metals Recycling & Packaging Inc— Westport
- A & P Enterprises Of Berkley, Inc.— Berkley
- A Affordable Towing & Junk Car Removal— Dorchester Center
- A G Industries— North Attleboro
- A Plus Scrap Metal & Junk Removal— Boston
- A Street Scrap Metals Corp.— South Boston
- ARS Towing & Junk Removal Car Removal— Hyde Park
- Acme Metals & Recycling Inc.— Springfield
- Allied Recycling Center Inc— Walpole
- Allston Redemption Ctr— Allston
- Anestis Metals— Lawrence
- Atlantic Metal Recycling— Hanson
- Atlas Metals Inc & Acme Auto Co— Somerville
- BayState Scrap Metal— Lynnfield
- Beaupre Francis— Sterling
- Beaupre Scrap— Worcester
- Beaupre Scrap-Building 2— Douglas
- Blue Recycling— Merrimac
- Boro Disposal— North Attleboro
- Boston Metal Scrappers— Whitman
- Brockton Iron & Steel— Brockton
- C & J Junk Car Removal— Boston
- Carbone R C JR Trucking Inc.— Halifax
- Cashbuyouts Recycling— Boston
- Causeway Scrap Metal Recycling— Salisbury
Frequently asked about lead in Massachusetts
What is the lead scrap price in Massachusetts today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts buy lead?
Dozens of yards in Massachusetts list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Worcester, Everett, and Brockton. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.