UNSPSC 11191608: Lead scrap

Scrap made of lead.

UNSPSC 11191608 Lead scrap is a Commodity code covering the collection, processing, and recycling of scrap metals and related waste materials generated at state and local government facilities. State and local procurement activity under this code reflects a broader solicitation pattern for metals and e-waste recycling services where jurisdictions contract with vendors to handle mixed ferrous and non-ferrous metals, appliances, electronic waste, and other recoverable materials. Compensation structures typically operate on revenue-sharing models tied to published commodity market indices — the American Metal Market (AMM) index for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, or equivalent pricing benchmarks — rather than fixed fees, with vendors remitting payment to the jurisdiction based on recovered material value at time of pickup. Issuing bodies include county governments (Sacramento County, Ventura County, Clayton County, DeKalb County in Georgia), regional waste authorities (Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government service cooperative). Sourcing patterns also span law enforcement agencies conducting metal theft investigations (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department).

Geographic activity concentrates in California, Georgia, Florida, and Minnesota based on recent postings. Representative recent opportunities include the Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling issuing a competitive bid (ITB 2026GEN0053) for collection and recycling of mixed metals and unprocessed appliances from two county facilities, with projected tonnages of 10,800 to 11,775 tons annually and response due June 9, 2026; Ventura County issuing two separate bids—RFB 6527 for metal recycling services and RFB 6528 for e-waste recycling—both due June 24, 2026 and structured to award to the vendor offering the highest revenue return based on commodity market pricing; and DeKalb County, Georgia posting an ITB (2026-082) for a three-year multiyear contract to supply hot-rolled steel plates for roadway projects, with bids due July 23, 2026 and a minimum 20 percent Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) subcontractor participation requirement. Sourcewell posted a cooperative purchasing RFP (26RFP112426) for material processing and recycling equipment with related products and services, due November 24, 2026, establishing a contracting vehicle for state and local participating entities. The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI 27-501) for demolition, design, build, operate, and maintain services for a new mass-burn waste-to-energy facility processing up to 2,550 tons per day of municipal solid waste, with letters of interest due November 18, 2026.