Lead Scrap Prices in South Dakota
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in South Dakota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — South Dakota
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in South Dakota
The South Dakota market for lead scrap follows the state's mix of agriculture, food processing, and finance. 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 South Dakota, a dozen or so yards accept lead; the largest clusters are in Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. Because secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers are concentrated across the Midwest, South Dakota yards rarely sit on lead for long. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; South Dakota 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 South Dakota
- Ace Steel & Recycling— Pierre
- Dakota Recycling & Transport— Volga
- H & R Salvage LLC— Mitchell
- Hanson Salvage— Milbank
- Jim's Auto Salvage— Sturgis
- M & C Recycling— Watertown
- Mardian Scrap Recycling Inc— Aberdeen
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rapid City
- R & N Recycling— Sturgis
- R & T Unit Can Co— Sioux Falls
- Recycle— Madison
- Redfield Iron & Metal— Redfield
- Shine Brothers— Yankton
- TJN Enterprises Inc— Sioux Falls
- Tjn West— Sioux Falls
- Watertown Iron & Metal Co— Watertown
- Wes's Auto Salvage— Brookings
- Yankton Metals Inc— Yankton
Frequently asked about lead in South Dakota
What is the lead scrap price in South Dakota today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. South Dakota 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 Dakota buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In South Dakota the largest number of buyers to compare are around Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. 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 Dakota?
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 South Dakota yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota 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.