Zinc Scrap Prices in Alaska
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alaska vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Alaska
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Alaska
Zinc scrap in Alaska moves through yards that serve oil and gas production, fishing, and mining. Expect separate prices for Zinc Die Cast. Clean, sorted Zinc Die Cast sits at the top of the board while Zinc Die Cast is priced for the extra processing it needs. Across Alaska, a dozen or so yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and North Pole. Export demand through West Coast ports supports zinc prices in Alaska, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Alaska yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Alaska
- Alaska Scrap & Recycling— Anchorage
- Autocat Recycling of Alaska— Anchorage
- C & R Metal Recycling— Fairbanks
- Car Killer Recycling— Anchorage
- Central Recycling Services— Anchorage
- Peninsula Scrap & Salvage Company— Soldotna
- Schnitzer Alaska— Anchorage
- Schnitzer Steel Industries-AK— Anchorage
- Scrap Yard— Sitka
- Tri Metal International LLC— Wasilla
- W N Salvage Recyclers— North Pole
- WestRock Anchorage Recycling Center— Anchorage
- Wotc Scrap Metal Recycling Inc— Anchorage
Frequently asked about zinc in Alaska
What is the zinc scrap price in Alaska today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Alaska 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 Alaska buy zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. In Alaska the largest number of buyers to compare are around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and North Pole. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Alaska?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove chrome plating, steel inserts, and rubber bushings, separate Zinc Die Cast from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Alaska yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Alaska?
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.
What do Alaska yards require from sellers of zinc?
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 Alaska yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.