Lead Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Pennsylvania vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Pennsylvania
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Pennsylvania
Lead scrap in Pennsylvania moves through yards that serve steel, healthcare, energy, and food processing. 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 Pennsylvania, dozens of yards accept lead; the largest clusters are in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Pennsylvania yards move lead quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- 4N— Seneca
- 611 Metals Recycling— Pipersville
- A & B Scrap Metal— Philadelphia
- A & R Iron Works— Marcus Hook
- A J Catagnus Inc— Norristown
- A Surplus— Glenolden
- A-1 Specialized Services & Supplies Inc— Croydon
- AAA Scrap Iron & Metal— Pittsburgh
- AAAA Autos Wanted— Philadelphia
- ABSCOrECYCLIN G— Havertown
- AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE PITTSBURGH— Pittsburgh
- Abc Hauling & Excavating— Kingston
- Abe N Solomon Inc— Wilkes Barre
- Absco Inc— Philadelphia
- Active Auto & Metal Recycling— Pen Argyl
- Admiral Metals— Telford
- Advanced Metal Processing-Pa— Hollidaysburg
- Agar Welding Service & Steel Supply, Inc.— Walnut Bottom
- Aj Warhola Recycling Inc— Pittsburgh
- Al's Clean Out— Steelton
- Albert Gabriel Sons Inc Steel— New Castle
- Albert Sanft— Pottstown
- Alchemy Metals & Recycling— Philadelphia
- Alfieri Scrap Metal Co Inc— North Huntingdon
- Aliquippa Recycling— Aliquippa
Frequently asked about lead in Pennsylvania
What is the lead scrap price in Pennsylvania today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania buy lead?
Dozens of yards in Pennsylvania list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania yards on the same day.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Pennsylvania?
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.
Do I need ID to sell lead scrap in Pennsylvania?
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.