Irony Zinc Die Cast Scrap Prices in the US
Check the latest market prices for Irony Zinc Die Cast and find the best scrap yards in the US to maximize your payout for mixed zinc scrap.
Average Irony Zinc Die Cast Price
- Low (up to $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.
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Top Scrap Yards Buying Irony Zinc Die Cast in in the US
Local buyers in in the US 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.
Three Rivers Recycling LLC
Weiner Iron & Metal Corp
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Irony Zinc Die Cast vs. Clean Zinc Grades
The #1 rule at scrap yards: if you mix grades, they’ll weigh everything at the lowest rate. See the price gap below — if you have higher-value metal, always sort and weigh each grade separately to avoid leaving money on the table.
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
World market price (LME)
Irony Zinc Die Cast: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $1.482495 | $0.63 | -$0.85 (57.3%) |
| February 2026 | $1.521075 | $0.68 | -$0.84 (55.3%) |
| January 2026 | $1.464265 | $0.88 | -$0.59 (40%) |
| December 2025 | $1.404474 | $0.84 | -$0.56 (40%) |
| November 2025 | $1.383733 | $0.83 | -$0.55 (40%) |
| October 2025 | $1.368365 | $0.82 | -$0.55 (40%) |
| September 2025 | $1.317867 | $0.79 | -$0.53 (40%) |
| August 2025 | $1.269606 | $0.76 | -$0.51 (40%) |
| July 2025 | $1.257997 | $0.76 | -$0.50 (39.9%) |
| June 2025 | $1.21447 | $0.73 | -$0.49 (39.9%) |
| May 2025 | $1.205255 | $0.72 | -$0.48 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $1.194373 | $0.72 | -$0.48 (40%) |
| March 2025 | $1.319664 | $0.79 | -$0.53 (39.9%) |
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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | $0.10 / lb | — no change | $0.05 - $0.15 |
Maximizing Your Returns on Irony Zinc Die Cast
In the scrap industry, 'Irony' is just another word for 'dirty.' When you have Irony Zinc Die Cast, you are dealing with a zinc alloy that is still attached to steel bolts, iron bushings, or plastic trim. Because the smelter has to deal with these contaminants, buyers offer a lower rate compared to clean material. Currently, national benchmarks for this grade sit between $0.05 and $0.15 per pound, with an average of $0.10.
Yard Pro Tip: Many zinc die-cast items like carburetors or door handles have heavy steel springs or pins pressed inside. If you take the time to punch out those steel inserts, you can upgrade your load to Clean Zinc Die Cast, avoiding a loss of roughly $0.24 per pound. A heavy hammer and a punch set are often the only tools you need to triple your profit.
How to Identify and Sort Mixed Zinc Scrap
Zinc die cast is often mistaken for aluminum or 'pot metal.' It is significantly heavier than aluminum and has a distinct dull gray color when oxidized. The 'irony' tag applies when the zinc is part of a larger assembly. If your magnet sticks to any part of the item, the yard will likely grade it as irony. Common sources found in in the US include automotive carburetors, fuel pumps, chrome-plated bathroom fixtures, and certain types of trophy bases.
| Grade | Condition | Average Value |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Zinc Die Cast | No steel, no plastic, no brass attachments | $0.30 to $0.40/lb |
| Irony Zinc Die Cast | Zinc with steel screws or iron inserts | $0.10 |
| Zinc Solids | Industrial scrap/pure sheets | $0.25 to $0.25/lb |
Why the Price Spread Matters
The pricing for this grade is tied to the LME, but because of the labor involved in separation, the spread can be as much as 92.8% below the spot price. If you walk into a yard with a mixed bucket, they will almost always default to the irony price for the entire container. Keeping your clean zinc separate from the irony items is the difference between a good payday and just enough gas money to get home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between irony and clean zinc?
Clean zinc is free of all attachments, including screws, plastic, and gaskets. Irony zinc contains these contaminants. Because the smelter has to account for the 'burn loss' of the plastic and the weight of the steel, yards pay a reduced rate for irony loads.
Where is zinc die cast most commonly found?
You'll find it in older automotive parts (especially door handles and grills), carburetors, and high-end bathroom hardware. If it's heavy, non-magnetic, and has a white-to-gray interior when scratched, it's likely zinc die cast.
How do I know if a yard is giving me a fair price?
Our data shows the current national average is $0.10. If a local yard in in the US is offering significantly less, check if they are grading it as 'mixed shred' rather than irony zinc. Always ask for the specific grade at the scale.
Irony Zinc Die Cast scrap prices — find in your state on the map
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