Lead Scrap Prices in Missouri
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Missouri vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Missouri
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Missouri
The Missouri market for lead scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and aerospace. 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 Missouri take lead, and sellers near Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield have the largest number of buyers to compare. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Missouri yards close to the consuming buyers of secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Missouri yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Missouri
- 42 Recycling Center— Ulman
- A-1 Appliance Services— Jefferson City
- Ace Auto Recovery— Blue Springs
- Ace Scrap Metals— Saint Louis
- Action Auto Salvage & Metal Recycling— Saint Louis
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Saint Joseph
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Higginsville
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbia
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clinton
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clarence
- Ahrens Steel & Welding Supplies Inc— Mexico
- Alan T Lynn Inc— Bowling Green
- Anderson Auto Salvage— Chillicothe
- Arch Metals, Inc.— Saint Louis
- Austin's Iron Works— Kansas City
- Auto Matic Sells & Financing— Trenton
- B & N Auto Parts— Springfield
- Bar Nothing Acres— Billings
- Bear Creek Auto Recyclers— Hannibal
- Berry & Son Auto Salvage— Poplar Bluff
- Big Dog Recycling— Half Way
- Bloomsdale Recycling— Bloomsdale
- Brothers Auto Salvage & Recycling— Cadet
Frequently asked about lead in Missouri
What is the lead scrap price in Missouri today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Missouri 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 Missouri buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Missouri the largest number of buyers to compare are around Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. 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 Missouri?
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 Missouri yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Missouri?
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 Missouri?
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.