Lead is a heavy, soft non-ferrous metal. Common forms are soft lead, sheet and flashing, wheel weights, pipe, and cable sheathing. It is dense, so even a small amount weighs a lot, and it is easy to mix up with other gray metals.
Lead is graded by type and by how clean it is. Soft lead, wheel weights, and lead with steel clips or other attachments are handled differently. Handle lead carefully, keep it separate from your other metals, and wash up after handling it. If you are unsure whether a gray piece is lead or something else, do not guess.
Deer Park Recycling is our non-ferrous yard at 54 Kinkel St, Westbury, NY 11590. Every load is weighed and graded in front of the customer. We are family-owned and have done this since 1994.
Call (516) 333-6145 or send a photo before you load lead, especially if it is attached to a battery, pipe, or other assembly. Pickups and roll-off containers are available across Long Island and all five NYC boroughs.
Common questions
Which yard buys lead in Westbury, NY?
Deer Park Recycling handles lead — our non-ferrous yard at 54 Kinkel St, Westbury, NY 11590. Call (516) 333-6145.
Do I need to sort or prepare lead first?
You don't have to have it perfectly sorted — every load is weighed and graded in front of you. Keeping other metals separate helps. If you're not sure how a piece grades, call (516) 333-6145 or send a photo before you load.
What if I'm not sure it's lead?
Send a photo or call Deer Park Recycling at (516) 333-6145 before you load it, and we'll tell you before you make the trip.