Is lead worth scraping?

Question

ie, lead flashing, i have 56kg of lead flashing. Does scrap yards pay well for lead these days.

Answer 1

It must be, judging from the amount of lead stolen from church roofs recently.

Answer 2

This is the fourth question involving none ferrous metals. The other guy ( Know A ) even asked if he would be poisoned if he touched lead. Tell me you two blokes aren't pikey,s nicking it from roofs are you ?

Answer 3

Yes it has got some value, but I don't know how much, try and phone a few c**p yards or recycle firms as they are called now to see if they take it and how much they would pay you for it.

Answer 4

Yes it is worth scrapping.

I am a plumber and beleive it or not we still use it a fair bit.

I would much rather people such as your self put aside the "can I make a buck" attitude to the attitude it will reduce us mining, digging huge pits, to get the raw material. traditionally it is a much lower price by weight than most non ferous metals.

Answer 5

It should be recycled no matter what the price.  You can't just leave it laying around.  It is somewhat of a hazard especially for young kids.  Best to get rid of it properly.

Answer 6

as far as US regulation you'd want to check with the EPA for disposal.  Lead does have some value, but unless you have a scrap yard that's very close to you, you'll want to call them and see what it's worth before wasting the time to take it over there.

Answer 7

mixed lead is around 70 cents per lb USD.  See link below for current lead prices