Lead is a hazardous chemical and potential contaminant that is present in some scrap parts. The valuable and recyclable metal platinum is found in scrap catalytic converters. At your salvage yard, managing scrap metal responsibly will assist reduce pollution. Common sources of lead include weights, battery wire ends, and lead wheels. Radiators, heater cores, steering columns, soldered pieces (circuit boards), and electronic parts can all contain lead. The following scrap can be used to make lead:

Among all the metals, lead has the highest rate of recycling. Lead scrap can still be recycled decades or even centuries after it is manufactured because of its resistance to corrosion. The amount of lead used in dissipative products including paint, pigments, leaded gasoline, stabilisers, solder, and ammunition has significantly decreased as a result of new environmental legislation in various nations.

• Cable Stripping
• Cables
• Battery Scrap
• Battery Plates
• Radio - Mixed hard/soft Lead Scrap
• Racks - Lead Scrap - Soft
• Relay - Lead Covered copper cables