ScrapZinc & Die Cast Scrap Prices in the US
In-depth analytics for zinc and die cast scrap prices in the US. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with LME Zinc exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.
Price trends for zinc and die cast scrap by grade
over the last 6 monthsIn the last 6 months in the Zinc & Die Cast category: price is up for 1 grade and price is steady for 2 grades.
Zinc & Die Cast scrap prices by grade in the US
Clean zinc die cast brings the best rate; irony or mixed die cast is heavily discounted. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.
Scrap yards paying the most for zinc and die cast scrap in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
Merrillville Metal Recycling
Weiner Iron & Metal Corp
Dare Area Recycling Technologies
Three Rivers Recycling LLC
Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling
West Virginia Cashin Recyclables
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Price chart: zinc and die cast scrap grades and LME Zinc exchange data
The chart shows average yard buyout rates and LME Zinc exchange data for your selected zinc and die cast scrap grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.
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 across the U.S..
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.
| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Zinc Die Cast | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.35/ lb | High Grade•22% |
| Zinc Solids | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.28/ lb | High Grade•17% |
| Irony Zinc Die Cast | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.10/ lb | Low Grade•6% |
📊 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.
Map of scrap yards buying zinc and die cast scrap
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for zinc and die cast scrap. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.