Lead Scrap Prices
Lead is heavy for its size and worth good money at Canadian scrap yards. Car batteries and old plumbing pipe are the most common sources.
11.34 g/cm³
LME Pb
Batteries, pipe, sheet, weights
Lead Grades & Prices
Per kilogram, CADNo specific grades listed.
Click any grade name to see identification tips and what lowers the value.
About Lead
Lead scrap comes mainly from old batteries, pipes, and weights. It is a dense, soft metal that commands a decent price at scrap yards.
Primary use: Batteries, radiation shielding, ammunition
Common Sources of Lead
Lead is found in car and truck batteries, lead water pipe (in older homes), wheel weights, X-ray shielding, fishing weights, and old paint (as lead compounds).
How to Get More for Your Lead
Keep batteries upright — acid spills make them harder to handle. Separate battery lead from pipe lead if you have both. Clean, dry lead pipe pays the best rates.
Lead Prices by City
Prices vary between cities based on local supply, demand, and yard overhead. Click a city to see local rates and available yards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I scrap old car batteries?
Yes, scrap yards buy lead-acid car batteries. They must be handled carefully due to acid content. Many yards offer a fixed price per battery.
Is old lead pipe worth money?
Yes. Lead pipe, common in homes built before 1950, commands a good price at scrap yards. Keep it separate from batteries for best pricing.
Quick Facts
- Density
- 11.34 g/cm³
- Market Code
- LME Pb
- Common Forms
- Batteries, pipe, sheet, weights
- Primary Use
- Batteries, radiation shielding, ammunition