Lead Scrap Prices in Texas
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Texas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Texas
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Texas
Lead scrap in Texas moves through yards that serve oil and gas, petrochemicals, technology hardware, and aerospace. 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 Texas take lead, and sellers near Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth have the largest number of buyers to compare. Demand from secondary lead smelters and battery plate makers in the Southwest and along the Gulf keeps lead moving through Texas yards. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Texas 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 Texas
- 156 Metal Recycling— Krum
- 181 Recycle Center— San Antonio
- 69/82 Metal Recyclers— Sherman
- A & A Iron & Metal— Cleburne
- A & A Metal Trading Company— Houston
- A & J Metal— Henderson
- A & R Recyclers— Houston
- A & S Recycling— Gonzales
- A B's Used Auto & Truck Parts— Fort Worth
- A&E Scrap— Dallas
- A-1 Metal Recycling— Nacogdoches
- A-1 Recycling— Nacogdoches
- A-1 Recycling— Lubbock
- A.R.C. METALS— Richland
- AAA Recycling Inc.— Lewisville
- ABC IMPORT & EXPORT,LLC— Dallas
- ABC Recycling— San Antonio
- ABC Scrap Metal— Houston
- ABS Metal Recycling— Del Valle
- ASA Recycling LLC— El Paso
- Abc Recycling— Corpus Christi
- Abilene I-20 Wrecking & Used Cars— Abilene
- Accumulative Recycling Resale Company— Port Arthur
- Ace Scrap Metal Recycling Co.— Houston
- Ace Steel Supply— Houston
Frequently asked about lead in Texas
What is the lead scrap price in Texas today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Texas 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 Texas buy lead?
Dozens of yards in Texas list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in Texas?
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 Texas yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest lead price at a Texas 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 Texas yards require from sellers of lead?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Texas yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.