Lead Scrap Prices in Vermont
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Vermont vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Vermont
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Vermont
Vermont yards that buy lead draw most of their supply from dairy and food processing, technology, and tourism. 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. A dozen or so yards in Vermont list lead among what they buy, with the widest choice around Rutland, Barre, and Center Rutland. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Vermont yard rates near the national benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Vermont 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 Vermont
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- Bee There Towing & Recovery— Starksboro
- Bob's Junk Vehicle & scrap metal service— Barre
- Burnett Scrap Metals LLC— Hinesburg
- Chittenden Solid Waste District— Williston
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors— Rutland
- Earth Waste System— Castleton
- Earth Waste Systems— Rutland
- Hodgdon Bros Inc— Swanton
- Hubbard Brothers Inc— Rutland
- Hutchins Roofing & Sheet Metal Co— Barre
- R Brown & Sons Inc— Waterbury
- Rosen & Berger— Center Rutland
- Rosen & Berger Inc— Center Rutland
- Wright Brothers Metal Recycling— Newport
Frequently asked about lead in Vermont
What is the lead scrap price in Vermont today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Vermont 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 Vermont buy lead?
The yards listed on this page accept lead. In Vermont the largest number of buyers to compare are around Rutland, Barre, and Center Rutland. 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 Vermont?
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 Vermont yards on the same day.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Vermont?
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 Vermont 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.