Lead Scrap Prices
Scrap lead in Canada is about $1.85/kg ($0.84/lb) on our national index as of November 13, 2026, calculated from the lead spot price. Yards set their own prices, so call ahead.
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.
Where this price comes from
These are index estimates, not quotes from any scrap yard. Yards set their own buying prices, so call ahead.
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| National lead benchmark | $1.85/kg | Calculated: lead spot price × a fixed 75.4% ratio | November 13, 2026 |
| Lead spot price | $2.45/kg | Daily feed from MetalpriceAPI (metalpriceapi.com) | November 13, 2026 |
| Ratio | 75.4% | Set on August 23, 2026 so the index started at $1.80/kg, then held constant. Daily moves are capped at 12%. | August 23, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site, moved each day by the same percentage as the benchmark | November 13, 2026 |
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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
We have no city-level price source yet, so city pages show this national benchmark together with local selling notes.
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