Lead Scrap Prices in South Carolina
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in South Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — South Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in South Carolina
South Carolina yards that buy lead draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and tire production. 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 South Carolina list lead among what they buy, with the widest choice around Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Regional demand from secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady lead buying in South Carolina. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a South Carolina yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in South Carolina
- A & J Recycling— Cowpens
- A & P Recycling Co— Sumter
- A Recycling Center— Columbia
- AAA Metal— North Charleston
- Allen's Scrap Metal— Loris
- Alma Alloys Recycling— Gaffney
- American Scrap Iron & Metals— Cayce
- Anointed Converters & Cores— Gray Court
- Augusta Road Recycling— Piedmont
- Auto Salvage Co— Ladson
- B & D Scrap Metal— North Charleston
- B J Metals— Mayesville
- Barlet's Recycling— Easley
- Belton Metal Inc— Belton
- Berkeley Scrap Metal— Moncks Corner
- Bluff Road Recycling— Columbia
- Brewer Scrap Metal— Trenton
- Brock, Jerry— West Columbia
- Bush's Containers— Florence
- Bush's Recycling Inc— Florence
- C & C Metal Recycling— Greenwood
- C Mc Lexington— Lexington
- CMC Recycling— Cayce
- CMC Recycling— Spartanburg
- Camden Steel & Metal Co— Camden
Frequently asked about lead in South Carolina
What is the lead scrap price in South Carolina today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. South Carolina 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 South Carolina buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In South Carolina the largest number of buyers to compare are around Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. 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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina yards on the same day.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in South Carolina?
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 South Carolina?
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.