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Old lead piling up? Whether it’s from car repairs or leftover building materials, Phoenix Recycling makes it easy to recycle scrap metal lead responsibly and earn some cash while you're at it!

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Periodic table of elements information for lead

What is
LEAD?

Lead is a heavy, soft, and highly durable metal commonly used in car batteries, construction materials, and protective coatings. It’s resistant to corrosion, easy to shape, and excellent at blocking radiation and sound, making it invaluable for medical, industrial, and automotive applications.

But here’s the catch: lead can be toxic if not disposed of properly. Dumping lead in landfills can cause serious environmental harm, contaminating soil and water. That’s why recycling lead is the best way to keep it in circulation while keeping our environment safe.

TYPES OF

SCRAP LEAD
WE ACCEPT

At Phoenix Recycling, we accept all sorts of lead scrap, from vehicle parts and solids to construction materials. Instead of letting it sit around or become a hazard, bring it in!

LEAD
WHEEL WEIGHTS

Lead wheel weights are small metal weights attached to vehicle rims to balance tyres. When tyres are changed, these weights often get removed and tossed aside. Even though they’re small, they’re packed with valuable lead.

Once recycled, lead from wheel weights is refined and reused in batteries, industrial equipment, and new automotive components. By recycling them, you’re helping reduce waste from the automotive industry and keeping toxic materials out of landfills.

LEAD
SHEETS

Pliable Lead Sheets are common in construction, roofing, and other industrial applications where flexibility and durability are needed. These sheets are often left over from projects or renovations, and instead of letting them gather dust or go to waste, they can be recycled into fresh materials.

Once processed, lead can be repurposed for new applications, like soundproofing, radiation shielding, or even batteries. Recycling lead sheets frees up space and helps conserve resources by keeping the lead in circulation.

HOW IS lead
RECYCLED?

Because lead is hazardous, it’s recycled in a controlled process to recover as much usable material as possible while keeping it out of the environment.

1. Sorting & Processing

Lead scrap is sorted by type, and non-metallic contaminants like plastic, adhesives, or coatings are removed to ensure high-quality recycling.
2. Melting & Refining

Clean lead is melted at 327°C. During this stage, impurities are skimmed off, leaving behind refined, high-quality lead.
3. Casting & Repurposing

The purified lead is cast into ingots, rods, or sheets, ready to be used in batteries, protective coatings, and industrial applications.

WHy recycle
LEAD?

Lead is a highly valuable and versatile metal, but it needs to be recycled responsibly to protect the environment and keep it in circulation. Because it never loses quality, lead can be melted down and reused indefinitely, making it a key material for sustainable manufacturing.

Long-lasting & corrosion-resistant:
Lead is incredibly durable, making it perfect for roofing, industrial linings, and protective coatings.
Highly malleable & versatile:
Its soft, flexible nature makes it easy to shape, which is why it’s used in plumbing, radiation shielding, and soundproofing.
Essential for batteries & power storage:
Over 85% of lead is used in batteries, including car batteries, backup power systems, and renewable energy storage.
Excellent radiation & sound insulation:
Because of its density, lead is widely used in X-ray shielding, hospitals, and soundproofing panels.
Keeps lead out of landfills:
Lead doesn’t break down naturally, so recycling prevents contamination of soil and water.
Protects people & wildlife:
Improper lead disposal can cause serious health risks, but recycling ensures it’s handled safely.
Reduces mining & saves resources:
Recycling lead uses up to 60% less energy than producing it from raw ore, cutting emissions and conserving resources.
Supports green manufacturing:
Recycled lead is used in batteries, roofing, medical shielding, and construction, reducing the need for new lead production.

HOW PHOENIX RECYCLES
YOUR SCRAP lead

1. BRING IT IN

Got lead scrap sitting around? Whether it’s wheel weights, lead sheets, or something else, just drop it off at one of our locations.
2. GET PAID

Recycling lead doesn’t just feel good; it pays, too! We offer competitive rates for all types of lead scrap, so you’ll leave with a bit of extra cash in your pocket.
3. WE'LL HANDLE THE REST

Once you drop off your lead scrap, your job is done. We take care of everything from sorting and processing to safely recycling the material into something new.