Lead

Lead is a dense non-ferrous metal widely used in construction, batteries, radiation protection, cables, and various industrial applications. It comes from pipes, sheets, battery components, roofing materials, cable sheathing, and different used parts from buildings, vehicles, and manufacturing processes. It is highly resistant to corrosion, soft, malleable, and has excellent shielding properties against radiation. Lead is fully recyclable and can be reprocessed multiple times without significant loss of material value when handled correctly, making it an important material in specialized industrial recycling streams. At Unitrade Metal, lead is collected, carefully sorted, and processed under controlled conditions to ensure safe handling, efficient recycling, and reduced environmental impact while supporting a circular use of raw materials.

Here are some examples of the types of lead we collect.