Scrap Lead Prices in Vancouver
Scrap lead in Vancouver is about $1.85/kg ($0.84/lb) on our index as of November 13, 2026. That is the national benchmark, calculated from the lead spot price; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Vancouver yard.
Lead in Vancouver comes from vehicle batteries, marine ballast, and roofing. Keep batteries intact and upright; soft lead (sheet, flashing) is graded separately, and some yards require ID for batteries.
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 | $1.85/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 |
| Vancouver figure | $1.85/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | November 13, 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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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap lead in Vancouver today?
Our index puts scrap lead at about $1.85/kg ($0.84/lb) as of November 13, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Vancouver yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Vancouver lead price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Vancouver page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
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.