Scrap battery pricing

What We Pay for Scrap Lead-Acid Batteries

Prices are based on current lead market rates and updated weekly. All weights are verified at our facility using certified scales.

How Pricing Works

Scrap lead-acid battery prices fluctuate with the lead commodity market. The ranges below reflect typical current payouts per pound. Final payment is based on the verified net weight of your shipment at our facility. No deductions for plastic casings or terminals — we weigh the whole battery.

Automotive & Fleet

$0.36 – $0.42 / lb

Car, truck, SUV, and light commercial batteries. Most common type. Typically 30–50 lbs each.

Min: 500 lbs minimumCommon sources: Passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, rental fleets, dealerships

Forklift Batteries

$0.34 – $0.38 / lb

Industrial forklift and electric lift batteries. High lead content. Typically 1,000–4,000 lbs each.

Min: 1 battery minimumCommon sources: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, logistics facilities

Cell Tower & Telecom

$0.30 – $0.42 / lb

Backup power batteries from telecom infrastructure. High-purity lead. Typically 50–150 lbs each.

Min: 500 lbs minimumCommon sources: Cell towers, data centers, telecom cabinets, network equipment rooms

Industrial & UPS

$0.30 – $0.42 / lb

Uninterruptible power supply and industrial backup batteries. Typically 20–100 lbs each.

Min: 500 lbs minimumCommon sources: Data centers, hospitals, office buildings, manufacturing equipment

Marine Batteries

$0.36 – $0.42 / lb

Boat, yacht, and watercraft batteries. Standard lead-acid construction.

Min: 500 lbs minimumCommon sources: Marinas, boat dealers, marine service yards

Golf Cart Batteries

$0.36 – $0.42 / lb

6V, 8V, and 12V deep-cycle golf cart batteries. Typically 60–70 lbs each.

Min: 500 lbs minimumCommon sources: Golf courses, resorts, retirement communities, cart dealers

Prices shown are estimates based on current lead market rates and are subject to change. Final payout is based on verified weight at our facility.

Typical Battery Weights

Use these estimates to calculate your approximate payout before shipping.

Battery Type	Typical Weight
Automotive (car/truck)	30 – 50 lbs
Forklift (standard)	1,000 – 2,500 lbs
Forklift (heavy industrial)	2,500 – 4,000 lbs
Telecom / Cell Tower	50 – 150 lbs
UPS / Industrial	20 – 100 lbs
Marine	40 – 80 lbs
Golf Cart (6V)	60 – 70 lbs

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