Price trends for zinc and die cast scrap by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Zinc & Die Cast category: price is steady for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.15 to $0.27.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~85.1% (-$1.38/ lb). Based on 3 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 78%–94%.
✓ All 3 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Zinc & Die Cast in Indiana

Local scrap yards in Indiana sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Zinc & Die Cast prices across the U.S. →

Zinc & Die Cast scrap prices by grade in Indiana

Here is the Zinc & Die Cast data we have on file for Indiana. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Clean Zinc Die Cast U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.35/ lbRange: $0.30 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Zinc Solids U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.28/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.30/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Zinc Die Cast U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.10/ lbRange: $0.05 – $0.15/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for zinc and die cast scrap in Indiana

Live prices from local scrap yards in Indiana. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 4/22/2026

Merrillville Metal Recycling

Hobart, Indiana1 grade on price list
Die Cast
$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (25%)

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Calculate the value of your zinc and die cast scrap lot

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Indiana.

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Compare zinc and die cast scrap grades and their value

Zinc die cast pricing follows LME Zinc. Alloy purity is key: clean ZA or Zamak die cast is priced closest to LME; contaminated or irony material receives steep discounts. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Clean Zinc Die Cast $1.62/ lb LME$0.35/ lb
High Grade22%
Zinc Solids $1.62/ lb LME$0.28/ lb
High Grade17%
Irony Zinc Die Cast $1.62/ lb LME$0.10/ lb
Low Grade6%

📊 What determines the value of zinc and die cast scrap:

  • Clean zinc die cast (Zamak): The top grade — clean castings with no iron, steel inserts, or heavy coating. Priced near LME Zinc.
  • Irony zinc die cast: Die cast with steel fasteners, brackets, or significant iron contamination — major discount vs. clean. Remove steel first.
  • Zinc solids: Pure zinc ingots, slab zinc, or clean spillage — highest payout per pound in the zinc category.
  • Scrap carburetors: Mostly zinc die cast with aluminum and steel components — priced as a mixed lot; some yards separate the grades.
💡 Tip: Zinc die cast is lighter than lead and duller than aluminum — a quick spark test at the grinder confirms it. Separate from aluminum before selling.