Non-Ferrous

Lead Scrap Prices UK

£1.05per kg▲ +1.6%30D
Low £0.96High £1.16

Lead is dense and soft, traditionally used for roofing, flashing, and batteries. Lead-acid battery scrap is the most common form traded in the UK.

Lead Price Chart

Up to 90 days
£/kg£1.03£1.04£1.04£1.05£1.06
1 May8 May16 May23 May30 May

Lead Grades

Updated 30 May 2026
GradeAvg Price30D Change
Lead Sheet£1.05▲ +1.6%
Lead Batteries£0.190.0%

Lead News & Guides

For Yards

T9 Waste Exemption: What the EA Consultation Means for Your Yard

The Environment Agency's consultation on the T9 waste exemption could reshape operating costs for UK scrap yards. Here's what's on the table and what to do about it.

12 Apr 2026 · 7 min read

For Tradespeople

Lead Flashing Offcuts: The Roofer's Overlooked Payday

Lead flashing offcuts are worth around £1/kg and most roofers throw them in the skip. Here's what they're really worth and how to handle them properly.

8 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

For Tradespeople

Copper Scrap for Plumbers: Grades, Prices and How to Sort

The plumber's guide to copper scrap grades, current UK prices, and how five minutes of sorting can earn you £700+/tonne more.

4 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

For Tradespeople

The Tradesperson's Guide to Scrap Income

How UK tradespeople can turn everyday job scrap into a reliable second income, what to keep, how to sort, current prices, and what most people miss.

2 Apr 2026 · 8 min read

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