Lead Scrap Prices in New Mexico
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New Mexico vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — New Mexico
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in New Mexico
The New Mexico market for lead scrap follows the state's mix of oil and gas, federal labs and aerospace, and agriculture. 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. Well over a dozen yards in New Mexico take lead, and sellers near Albuquerque, Farmington, and Roswell have the largest number of buyers to compare. Demand from secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers in the Southwest and along the Gulf keeps lead moving through New Mexico yards. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a New Mexico yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in New Mexico
- A-1 Machine— Farmington
- A-1 Machine Inc.— Farmington
- A.C.T Recycling Center— Alamogordo
- Ace Metals Inc— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron & Metal— Roswell
- Acme Iron & Metal Company— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Albuquerque Metal Recycling— Albuquerque
- Amado Recycling— Albuquerque
- Backerworks MFG.— Albuquerque
- Born Free Scrap Metal— Albuquerque
- C & B Recycling— Carlsbad
- Candice Jewelry— Albuquerque
- Capital Scrap Metal— Las Vegas
- Cave Enterprises— Farmington
- Clovis Recycling— Clovis
- Commercial Metals Company— Albuquerque
- Delgado Wrought Iron— Albuquerque
- Dri Metal Recycling— Silver City
- Earth Day Recycling Co— Albuquerque
- Earth Day Recycling Company— Albuquerque
- Eastern Equipment & Supply— Portales
- Gallegos Recycling— Espanola
Frequently asked about lead in New Mexico
What is the lead scrap price in New Mexico today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. New Mexico 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 New Mexico buy lead?
Well over a dozen yards in New Mexico list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Albuquerque, Farmington, and Roswell. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in New Mexico?
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 New Mexico yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in New Mexico?
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 New Mexico yards require from sellers of lead?
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.