Scrap Lead Prices in Cambridge
Scrap lead in Cambridge is about $1.83/kg ($0.83/lb) on our index as of November 10, 2026. That is the national benchmark, calculated from the lead spot price; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Cambridge yard.
In Cambridge, ON, scrap Lead is bought by weight at the local yard rate, which tracks the national average shown below. Lead comes mostly from batteries and wheel weights — keep batteries intact and upright, and separate soft lead sheet or pipe, which is graded on its own.
Lead Grades & Price Ranges
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No grade data for Lead.
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 | $1.83/kg | Calculated: lead spot price × a fixed 75.4% ratio | November 10, 2026 |
| Lead spot price | $2.43/kg | Daily feed from MetalpriceAPI (metalpriceapi.com) | November 10, 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 |
| Cambridge figure | $1.83/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | November 10, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site, moved each day by the same percentage as the benchmark | November 10, 2026 |
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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap lead in Cambridge today?
Our index puts scrap lead at about $1.83/kg ($0.83/lb) as of November 10, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Cambridge yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Cambridge lead price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Cambridge page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Cambridge can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the lead price calculated?
The benchmark is the lead spot price, taken from a daily commodity price feed, multiplied by a fixed 75.4% ratio that has been held constant since August 23, 2026. It is updated each day the feed runs.
Which lead grade pays the most?
Clean, well-sorted lead pays more than mixed or contaminated material.
Do I need ID to sell scrap lead in Cambridge?
Rules on seller ID are set by provinces and municipalities, and many yards ask for government photo ID. Bring a driver's licence or passport and check with the yard before you go.