Lead Scrap Prices in Ohio
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Ohio vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Ohio
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Ohio
In Ohio, lead reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, steel, plastics, and healthcare. 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 Ohio, dozens of yards accept lead; the largest clusters are in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Ohio yards close to the consuming buyers of secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Ohio 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 Ohio
- 3-D Scrap Metals— Lorain
- 6400 Stock— Cleveland
- A & B Iron & Metal Company— Dayton
- A & B Metal Recycling— Cleveland
- A J Recycling— Kinsman
- A&S Salvage— Hammondsville
- A-1 Hauling & Dumpster Service— Warren
- A-Z Recycling Inc.— Columbus
- AMG Resources Corp— Youngstown
- ATruck4Hire LLC— Cleveland
- Aardvark Auto Recycling— Columbus
- Abes Auto Parts— Toledo
- Able Alloy Inc.— Cleveland
- Able Alloys— Cleveland
- Academy Metals— Eastlake
- Ace Brother's Equipment— Cleveland
- Ace Towing— Lancaster
- Adams-Brown Recycling Sta— Georgetown
- Admiral Metals— Twinsburg
- Aetna A1 Parts & Wrecking— Cleveland
- Aetna Metal Recycling— Cleveland
- Affordable Auto Parts & Salvage Inc— Ashtabula
- Akron Recycling— East Canton
- All American Recycling Company— Lorain
- All City Auto Recycling— Columbus
Frequently asked about lead in Ohio
What is the lead scrap price in Ohio today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Ohio 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 Ohio buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Ohio the largest number of buyers to compare are around Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Ohio?
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 Ohio 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 Ohio yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.