How to Recycle Lead
Lead pipes, weights, and other lead products.
Quick answer
Yes, lead is highly recyclable but toxic, so handle it carefully and never put it in the trash or curbside. Wheel weights, sheet, and lead from batteries go to a scrap-metal yard or hazardous-waste facility; wear gloves and wash up afterward, since lead is a health hazard.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Recycling code
- PB
- 1Handle with gloves
- 2Keep separate from other metals
- 3Check for contamination