Lead Scrap Prices in Montana
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Montana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Montana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Montana
The Montana market for lead scrap follows the state's mix of agriculture, mining, and forestry. 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. Across Montana, well over a dozen yards accept lead; the largest clusters are in Billings, Butte, and Great Falls. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Montana rates. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Montana yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Montana
- A & S Metals Of Butte— Butte
- AF&T Auto Parts & Salvage— Belgrade
- Anderson Steel Supply Inc— Great Falls
- Baker Metal & Recycling— Baker
- Border Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Green Meadow Auto Salvage— Helena
- Industrial Scrap Cleanup— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Helena
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Bozeman
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Belgrade
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Havre
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Kalispell
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Butte
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Glasgow
- Rosin Brothers Inc— Butte
- Schnitzer Steel— Billings
- WMK— Billings
- WMK & Co— Billings
Frequently asked about lead in Montana
What is the lead scrap price in Montana today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Montana 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 Montana buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Montana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Billings, Butte, and Great Falls. 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 Montana?
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 Montana yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest lead price at a Montana yard?
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 Montana?
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 Montana yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.