Lead Scrap Prices in Tennessee
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Tennessee vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Tennessee
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Tennessee
The Tennessee market for lead scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, healthcare, and music and entertainment. 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. Dozens of yards in Tennessee take lead, and sellers near Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady lead buying in Tennessee. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Tennessee yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Tennessee
- A & R REFINING INC— Memphis
- A And J Salvage— Union City
- A Junk Car Buyer No Parts— Murfreesboro
- A To Z Recycling— Covington
- A W Automotive— Memphis
- A1 Waste and Recycling— Jackson
- Able Industries— Union City
- Above All Auto Recycling— Ooltewah
- Acre Iron and Metal— Dickson
- All Fiber & Scrap Recycling— Jackson
- All Green Recycle Inc— Soddy Daisy
- Already Scrap Iron & Metal Removal— Memphis
- American Recycling— Gates
- Ameristeel— Jackson
- Anything Metal Removal Service— Cleveland
- Atlas Metals-— Memphis
- Averitt Auto Salvage— Murfreesboro
- B Miller Recycling— Franklin
- Baxwin Scrap Iron— Chattanooga
- Bay Metal Inc— Goodlettsville
- Bedwell Auto & Salvage— Greenbrier
- Best Price Metals— knoxville
- Brake's Herbs & Recycling— Erin
- Brawner's Scrap Yard— Helenwood
- Bristol Scrap Metal— Bristol
Frequently asked about lead in Tennessee
What is the lead scrap price in Tennessee today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Tennessee quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Tennessee buy lead?
Dozens of yards in Tennessee list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest lead price at a Tennessee 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.
Do I need ID to sell lead scrap in Tennessee?
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.