Average scrap price for Clean Zinc Die Cast

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.28/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.28
Lowest price $0.25
Highest price$0.30Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Texas
  • Low (around $0.25): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.28): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.30+): 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 $0.30 to $0.81.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~82.7% (-$1.34/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–83%
✓ 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.

Where to sell Clean Zinc Die Cast in Texas

Scrap yards in Texas buying Clean Zinc Die Cast — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling

Listed as: Die Cast
4545 S, 4545 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 123 days ago

Allstar Recycling

Listed as: Die Cast
32331 TX-249, Pinehurst, TX 77362 Plan route
$0.25/ lb

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Compare Clean Zinc Die Cast prices with other Zinc & Die Cast grades

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

Current price Clean Zinc Die Cast
Clean Zinc Die Cast Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Zinc Solids Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony Zinc Die Cast Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Current Clean Zinc Die Cast scrap vs. LME Zinc world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.28
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$1.34 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.62 / 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.

Monthly spread: Clean Zinc Die Cast scrap vs. LME Zinc

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Clean Zinc Die Cast prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 82.7%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (80% – 86%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$1.6149 / lb$0.28 / lb−$1.33 (82.7%)
May 2026$1.5815 / lb$0.95 / lb−$0.63 (39.9%)
April 2026$1.5298 / lb$0.92 / lb−$0.61 (39.9%)
March 2026$1.4587 / lb$0.88 / lb−$0.58 (39.7%)
February 2026$1.5211 / lb$0.74 / lb−$0.78 (51.4%)
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$1.2053 / lb$0.72 / lb−$0.49 (40.3%)
April 2025$1.1944 / lb$0.72 / lb−$0.47 (39.7%)
March 2025$1.3183 / lb$0.79 / lb−$0.53 (40.1%)
February 2025$1.2823 / lb$0.77 / lb−$0.51 (40%)
January 2025$1.2978 / lb$0.78 / lb−$0.52 (39.9%)
December 2024$1.3854 / lb$0.83 / lb−$0.56 (40.1%)
November 2024$1.3631 / lb$0.82 / lb−$0.54 (39.8%)
October 2024$1.4138 / lb$0.85 / lb−$0.56 (39.9%)
September 2024$1.3121 / lb$0.79 / lb−$0.52 (39.8%)
August 2024$1.2510 / lb$0.75 / lb−$0.50 (40%)
July 2024$1.2817 / lb$0.77 / lb−$0.51 (39.9%)
June 2024$1.2968 / lb$0.78 / lb−$0.52 (39.9%)
May 2024$1.3545 / lb$0.81 / lb−$0.54 (40.2%)
April 2024$1.2499 / lb$0.75 / lb−$0.50 (40%)
March 2024$1.1307 / lb$0.68 / lb−$0.45 (39.9%)
February 2024$1.0788 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.43 (39.7%)
January 2024$1.1496 / lb$0.69 / lb−$0.46 (40%)
December 2023$1.1463 / lb$0.69 / lb−$0.46 (39.8%)
November 2023$1.1562 / lb$0.69 / lb−$0.47 (40.3%)
October 2023$1.1211 / lb$0.67 / lb−$0.45 (40.2%)
September 2023$1.1432 / lb$0.69 / lb−$0.45 (39.6%)
August 2023$1.0904 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.44 (40.4%)
July 2023$1.0947 / lb$0.66 / lb−$0.43 (39.7%)
June 2023$1.0813 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.43 (39.9%)
May 2023$1.1338 / lb$0.68 / lb−$0.45 (40%)
April 2023$1.2573 / lb$0.76 / lb−$0.50 (39.6%)
March 2023$1.3379 / lb$0.80 / lb−$0.54 (40.2%)
February 2023$1.4082 / lb$0.84 / lb−$0.57 (40.3%)
January 2023$1.4867 / lb$0.89 / lb−$0.60 (40.1%)
December 2022$1.3994 / lb$0.84 / lb−$0.56 (40%)
November 2022$1.3294 / lb$0.80 / lb−$0.53 (39.8%)
October 2022$1.3135 / lb$0.79 / lb−$0.52 (39.9%)
September 2022$1.3822 / lb$0.83 / lb−$0.55 (40%)
August 2022$1.5306 / lb$0.92 / lb−$0.61 (39.9%)
July 2022$1.3308 / lb$0.80 / lb−$0.53 (39.9%)
June 2022$1.5938 / lb$0.96 / lb−$0.63 (39.8%)
May 2022$1.7063 / lb$0.85 / lb−$0.86 (50.2%)

Daily price history for Clean Zinc Die Cast

The table below shows the daily price history for Clean Zinc Die Cast at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.28 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30