Lead Scrap Prices in Michigan
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Michigan vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Michigan
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Michigan
Michigan yards that buy lead draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, steel, and aerospace. 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. Across Michigan, dozens of yards accept lead; the largest clusters are in Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Because secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers are concentrated across the Midwest, Michigan yards rarely sit on lead for long. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Michigan yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Michigan
- $1000 Cash For Junk Cars— Detroit
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Buchanan
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Lansing
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Livonia
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Flint
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Grand Rapids
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Battle Creek
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Whitmore Lake
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Roseville
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Port Huron
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Ann Arbor
- 100% hassle free scrap removal— Muskegon
- 8 Mile Recycling— Hazel Park
- A & A Recycling— Shelby Township
- A & L Iron & Metal Company— Gaylord
- A-1 Auto Salvage & Scrap— Ypsilanti
- A1 A1 A1 A1 Auto Scrap Buyer— Burton
- A2Z Salvage & Junk Removal— saint joseph
- AAA JUNK CARS WANTED— south lyon
- AAA&ALL Dumpster Rentals, Dump Trailers, Demolition, & Heavy scrap Iron, Machinery removal 248-634-3867.com metal— Clarkston
- AAA&ALLSIZE DUMPSTERS JUNK REMOVAL CLEAN-UPS— Belleville
- ABC Auto Repair— Flint
- ABC Salvage— Charlotte
- Aaron's Cash For Cars— Flint
- Action Metals— Southfield
Frequently asked about lead in Michigan
What is the lead scrap price in Michigan today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Michigan 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 Michigan buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Michigan the largest number of buyers to compare are around Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. 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 Michigan?
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 Michigan yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Michigan?
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.
What do Michigan 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 Michigan yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.