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Lead Scrap Prices in Oklahoma

National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Oklahoma vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.

Lead Grades — Oklahoma

GradeUS AvgUnit
Lead (Soft)$0.72/lb
Lead Wheel Weights$0.51/lb

Lead scrap in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, lead reaches the scrap stream by way of oil and gas, 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. Dozens of yards in Oklahoma take lead, and sellers near Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Stillwater have the largest number of buyers to compare. Southwest mills and Gulf ports give Oklahoma yards a working corridor to the buyers of secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Oklahoma yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.

Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Oklahoma

Frequently asked about lead in Oklahoma

What is the lead scrap price in Oklahoma today?

This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma buy lead?

The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Oklahoma the largest number of buyers to compare are around Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Stillwater. 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 Oklahoma?

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 Oklahoma yards on the same day.

How should I prepare lead before selling it in Oklahoma?

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 Oklahoma?

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 Oklahoma yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.

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