Average scrap price for Irony Zinc Die Cast

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 a yard's offer
  • 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): ~93.8% (-$1.50/ 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.

Where to sell Irony Zinc Die Cast in the US

Scrap yards in the US buying Irony 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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Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Listed as: Zinc Die Cast - IRONY
3101 Duss Ave, Baden, PA 15005 Plan route
$0.15/ lb
Updated 85 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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Compare Irony Zinc Die Cast prices with other Zinc & Die Cast 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 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Mix it with Irony Zinc Die Cast?They'll pay $0.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.25 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +16.7%
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Zinc Solids Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Mix it with Irony Zinc Die Cast?They'll pay $0.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.17 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price chart: Irony Zinc Die Cast and LME Zinc exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Irony Zinc Die Cast prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside LME Zinc exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

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

Avg scrap yard price

$0.10
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$1.50 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.60 / 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: Irony Zinc Die Cast scrap vs. LME Zinc

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Irony Zinc Die Cast prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 93.5%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (91% – 97%). 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
May 2026 (current)$1.5475 / lb$0.10 / lb−$1.45 (93.5%)
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$0.68 / 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$1.2183 / lb$0.73 / lb−$0.49 (40.1%)

Daily price history for Irony Zinc Die Cast

The table below shows the daily price history for Irony 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)
$0.10 / lb— no change$0.05 – $0.15