Lead Scrap Prices in Washington
National average for every lead grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Washington vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Lead Grades — Washington
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Soft) | $0.72 | /lb |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.51 | /lb |
Lead scrap in Washington
Lead scrap in Washington moves through yards that serve aerospace, technology, agriculture, and ports and shipping. 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 Washington list lead among what they buy, with the widest choice around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. Export demand through West Coast ports supports lead prices in Washington, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Washington yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Lead in Washington
- A Coin— Lacey
- Ace Metal Company— Mukilteo
- Alchemy Recycling— Bremerton
- All Metal Recycling— Port Angeles
- All Metals Recycling & Appliance— Spanaway
- Allmetal Co— Seattle
- Alpha Recycle— Pasco
- American Recycling Corporation— Spokane Valley
- Arlington RV & Welding Supplies— Arlington
- B & C Scraping— Kennewick
- Binford Metals— Kent
- Bloch Steel Industries— Seattle
- Blue Heron Signs & Scrap Metal Hauling— Vancouver
- Blue Sky Recycling— Fox Island
- Bob's Tractor Service— Port Angeles
- Budget Auto Wrecking— Kent
- C and S Scrap Metal Removal— Spokane
- Calbag Metals Co— Tacoma
- Capital Machine LLC— Tumwater
- Chicago Junk Machinery— Yakima
- City Bark— Vancouver
- Country Metals inc— Chehalis
- EH Metal Recycling— Vancouver
- Electrofinishing, Inc.— Kent
- Everett Steel Inc— Everett
Frequently asked about lead in Washington
What is the lead scrap price in Washington today?
This page lists the current US national average for every lead grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Washington 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 Washington buy lead?
Dozens of yards in Washington list lead among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest lead price in Washington?
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 Washington yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare lead before selling it in Washington?
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 Washington 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 Washington yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.