Zinc Scrap Prices in California
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in California vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — California
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in California
The California market for zinc scrap follows the state's mix of technology hardware, agriculture, aerospace, and entertainment production. The grades yards commonly quote are Zinc Die Cast; Zinc Die Cast usually earns the top rate and Zinc Die Cast the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Across California, dozens of yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. Export demand through West Coast ports supports zinc prices in California, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual California 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 California
- 21 Metal Inc— South El Monte
- 3rs Corporation— San Diego
- 911EarthProject— Anaheim
- A & J Metals— Santa Clara
- A & M Metals Co.— Santa Ana
- A & S Metals— Madera
- A & S Metals— Watsonville
- A & S Metals— Los Banos
- A C Auto Dismantling— Yuba City
- A N K Metal Recycling— Sun Valley
- A Quality— Los Angeles
- A Star Recycling— North Hollywood
- A Star Scrap Metal— North Hollywood
- A To Z Demolition— compton
- A-1 Metals— Rio Linda
- A-1 Metals & Auto Salvage— Paso Robles
- A-1 Scrap Metal— San Francisco
- A. Perez Trucking— Los Angeles
- AAA Recycling— Riverside
- AAA Truck and Auto Wrecking— Lancaster
- ADS Gold Inc— Anaheim
- ALL STAR METALS & RECYCLING.— Perris
- AM Recycling— Santa Clarita
- ASM Scrap Metal— Garden Grove
- Aaron Industrial Recycling— Sun Valley
Frequently asked about zinc in California
What is the zinc scrap price in California today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. California 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 California buy zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. In California the largest number of buyers to compare are around Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. 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 California?
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 California yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in California?
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 California?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.