Average Irony Zinc Die Cast Price

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.10/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.10
Lowest price $0.05
Highest price$0.15Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in Pennsylvania
  • Low (around $0.05): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.10): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.15+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.10 to $0.78.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~93.5% (-$1.43 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–94%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Top Scrap Yards Buying Irony Zinc Die Cast in in Pennsylvania

Local buyers in in Pennsylvania typically price mixed zinc loads based on the percentage of contamination. Since Irony Zinc Die Cast requires extra processing, we recommend checking these local benchmarks and calling ahead to verify current scale rates.

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Updated 78 days ago

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Listed as: Zinc Die Cast - IRONY
3101 Duss Ave, Baden, PA 15005 Plan route
$0.15 / lb
Updated 78 days ago

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

Listed as: IRONY DIE CAST
1056 PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901 Plan route
$0.05 / lb

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Irony Zinc Die Cast vs. Clean Zinc Grades

See the exact price difference between Irony Zinc Die Cast and similar grades like Clean Zinc Die Cast or Zinc Solids. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Irony Zinc Die Cast
Irony Zinc Die Cast Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Zinc Die Cast Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Mix it with Irony Zinc Die Cast?They'll pay $0.10 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Zinc Solids Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Mix it with Irony Zinc Die Cast?They'll pay $0.10 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Historical Price Trends for Irony Zinc Die Cast

This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.

Irony Zinc Die Cast: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.10
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$1.43 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.53 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Irony Zinc Die Cast: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Irony Zinc Die Cast is 93.4%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.6%–55.3%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$1.5236 / lb$0.10 / lb−$1.42 (93.4%)
April 2026$1.5298 / lb$0.89 / lb−$0.64 (41.8%)
March 2026$1.4587 / lb$0.88 / lb−$0.58 (39.7%)
February 2026$1.5211 / lb$0.68 / lb−$0.84 (55.3%)
January 2026$1.4643 / lb$0.88 / lb−$0.58 (39.9%)
December 2025$1.4045 / lb$0.84 / lb−$0.56 (40.2%)
November 2025$1.3837 / lb$0.83 / lb−$0.55 (40%)
October 2025$1.3684 / lb$0.82 / lb−$0.55 (40.1%)
September 2025$1.3179 / lb$0.79 / lb−$0.53 (40.1%)
August 2025$1.2696 / lb$0.76 / lb−$0.51 (40.1%)
July 2025$1.2580 / lb$0.76 / lb−$0.50 (39.6%)
June 2025$1.2145 / lb$0.73 / lb−$0.48 (39.9%)
May 2025$1.2115 / lb$0.73 / lb−$0.48 (39.7%)

Irony Zinc Die Cast Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.10 / lb— no change$0.05 – $0.15