Lead Scrap Prices in Rhode Island
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Rhode Island vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Rhode Island
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Rhode Island
Lead scrap in Rhode Island moves through yards that serve healthcare, education, and defense manufacturing. 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. Well over a dozen yards in Rhode Island list lead among what they buy, with the widest choice around Providence, Johnston, and Cranston. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Rhode Island yard rates near the national benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
- Allens Ave Metals— Providence
- Aluminum & Copper Recycling— Providence
- American Rare Coin— Rumford
- American Tin & Solder— Providence
- Berger Recycling— Pawtucket
- Bills Auto Parts Inc— Cumberland
- Broomfield J & Sons— Providence
- Charles Scrap Metal— Cranston
- Crane Salvage Inc.— Providence
- Exeter Scrap Metal— Exeter
- F M— Lincoln
- Fortune Metal Inc— Lincoln
- Hyman Brickle And Son Inc— Woonsocket
- Innercity Recycling Service— Cranston
- J & S Scrap Metal & Recycling— Johnston
- L & R Scrap Metal CO.— Woonsocket
- Metal Commodities Inc— North Kingstown
- Metal Services— Providence
- Mohawk Truck Leasing Inc— Johnston
- Pat's Auto Salvage— Johnston
- Patriot Disposal Co Inc— Johnston
- RI Recycled Metals— Providence
- Rhode Island Recycled Metals— Providence
- Schnitzer Steel— Cumberland
- Schnitzer Steel— Warwick
Frequently asked about lead in Rhode Island
What is the lead scrap price in Rhode Island today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island buy lead?
Well over a dozen yards in Rhode Island list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Providence, Johnston, and Cranston. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest lead price at a Rhode Island 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.
What do Rhode Island 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.