Zinc Scrap Prices in Alabama
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alabama vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Alabama
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Alabama
The Alabama market for zinc scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, aerospace, and forestry. Yards price zinc by grade: Zinc Die Cast. Keep Zinc Die Cast apart from Zinc Die Cast and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Alabama take zinc, and sellers near Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady zinc buying in Alabama. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Alabama yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Alabama
- A & K Metals— Flat Rock
- A 1/2 Price Auto Parts House— Madison
- ABC Salvage— Meridianville
- Acura Phil's— Trafford
- Adams Catalytic Converters Inc— Somerville
- Aia Recycling Corporation— Greenville
- Alabama Metal Recycling— Mobile
- Alabama Scrap Metal— Mobile
- Alabama Scrap and Salvage— Gadsden
- Allen Scrap— Lafayette
- Alter Metal Recycling— Chickasaw
- AmRec Services— Hartselle
- American Ductile Iron Pipe-Division Office— Birmingham
- American Steel Pipe Div— Birmingham
- Angler Recycling— Odenville
- Ar Recycling— Laceys Spring
- Argos Automotive— Birmingham
- Becker Iron & Metal Co— Birmingham
- Becker Iron & Metal Corp Office— Mountain Brk
- Besco Recycling Corporation— Bessemer
- Billys Auto Salvage— Cullman
- Brannon Recycling— Blountsville
- Brannon Recycling & Salvage— Hanceville
- Brothers Recycling— Birmingham
- Browns Recycling— Silverhill
Frequently asked about zinc in Alabama
What is the zinc scrap price in Alabama today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Alabama quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Alabama buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Alabama list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Alabama?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip chrome plating, steel inserts, and rubber bushings, and keep Zinc Die Cast separate from Zinc Die Cast. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Alabama yards on the same day.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Alabama?
Separate grades, remove chrome plating, steel inserts, and rubber bushings, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell zinc scrap in Alabama?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Alabama yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.