Lead Scrap Prices in Nevada
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Nevada vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Nevada
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Nevada
The Nevada market for lead scrap follows the state's mix of tourism, mining, and warehousing and logistics. 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 Nevada, well over a dozen yards accept lead; the largest clusters are in Las Vegas, Reno, and Sparks. 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 Nevada rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Nevada 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 Nevada
- A & A Midwest— North Las Vegas
- Atlas Scrap Metal Recycling Facility— Battle Mountain
- B B Recycling— Las Vegas
- Bruce Metals Inc— Sparks
- Carson Plains Surplus & Storage LLC— Dayton
- Commercial Metals Company— Las Vegas
- Ecology Auto Parts Inc— Las Vegas
- Free Appliance And Scrap Metal Removal Service— Las Vegas
- Greener World Recycling— Carson City
- Lakewood Recycling— North Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Recycling Inc.— N Las Vegas
- Little John's Auto Wrecking Inc of Fallon— Fallon
- Little John's Auto Wrecking, Inc.— Fallon
- Nevada Recycling - North Las Vegas— North Las Vegas
- Nevada Recycling Henderson— Henderson
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Elko
- Pahrump Valley Disposal— Pahrump
- Pahrump Valley Recycling— Pahrump
- Recycler Holdings Inc— Las Vegas
- Reno Salvage Co— Reno
- Robison Metal Recycling— Winnemucca
- SIMS Metal Management— Sparks
- Schnitzer Steel— Carson City
- Schnitzer Steel— Reno
- Schnitzer Steel— Reno
Frequently asked about lead in Nevada
What is the lead scrap price in Nevada today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Nevada 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 Nevada buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Nevada the largest number of buyers to compare are around Las Vegas, Reno, and Sparks. 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 Nevada?
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 Nevada yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest lead price at a Nevada 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 Nevada?
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 Nevada yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.