Lead is a dense, soft, toxic metal commonly found in old roofing flashings, plumbing waste pipes, cable sheathing, wheel balance weights, and lead-acid batteries. Lead scrap requires careful handling under New Zealand health and safety regulations due to its toxicity — always wear gloves and wash hands after contact. Despite being hazardous, lead has strong recycling value because it can be remelted and reused almost indefinitely. In Auckland, lead scrap is commonly sourced from roofing jobs and automotive work. At endless metals, we accept lead at both our Onehunga and Wairau Valley yards under strict handling protocols compliant with industry standards.