Zinc Scrap Prices in Arizona
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arizona vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Arizona
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Arizona
Zinc scrap in Arizona moves through yards that serve semiconductor manufacturing, mining, aerospace, and construction. 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. Dozens of yards in Arizona list zinc among what they buy, with the widest choice around Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Southwest mills and Gulf ports give Arizona yards a working corridor to the buyers of die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Arizona 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 Arizona
- A & J Recyling— Phoenix
- A To Z Auto Recycler— Phoenix
- AMCEP Metals— Tucson
- Ace Iron— Mesa
- Alliance Steel— Scottsdale
- American Metals Co— Mesa
- American Metals Company— Chandler
- Arizona Environmental Recyclng— Phoenix
- Arizona Metal Management— Phoenix
- Arizona Pick A Part Inc— Mohave Valley
- Arizona Recycles LLC— Tucson
- Arizona Recycling— Phoenix
- Avondale Recycling Center— Avondale
- Barry Metals Co Inc— Phoenix
- Battery Lead Salvage— Phoenix
- Broadway Metal Recycling Inc— Phoenix
- Bulldog Disposal & Recycling— Kingman
- Bullhead Disposal & Recycling— Bullhead City
- CASH TODAY JUNK VEHICLE REMOVAL— Phoenix
- CFS Metals Recycling— Tucson
- Carrillo Recycle— Phoenix
- Clean Az Junk Removal LLC.— Tempe
- Cms— Phoenix
- Cms Morrell— Phoenix
- Commercial Metals Company— Scottsdale
Frequently asked about zinc in Arizona
What is the zinc scrap price in Arizona today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Arizona yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Arizona buy zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. In Arizona the largest number of buyers to compare are around Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. 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 Arizona?
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 Arizona yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest zinc price at a Arizona yard?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip chrome plating, steel inserts, and rubber bushings, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell zinc scrap in Arizona?
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 Arizona yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.