Zinc Scrap Prices in Colorado
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Colorado vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Colorado
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Colorado
In Colorado, zinc reaches the scrap stream by way of aerospace, energy, technology, and mining. 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. Dozens of yards in Colorado list zinc among what they buy, with the widest choice around Colorado Springs, Denver, and Pueblo. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Colorado rates. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Colorado yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Colorado
- A White Knight Scrap Hauling— Colorado Springs
- All Auto Parts-Fast Eddie's— Cortez
- All Ways Towing— Kremmling
- Always Hauling Junk Cars— Colorado Springs
- American Iron & Metal Co., Inc.— Pueblo
- Aragon Iron & Metal Inc— Fort Collins
- Arnold Consulting— Castle Pines
- Arvada Recycling— Arvada
- Atlas Metal & Iron— Aurora
- Atlas Metal & Iron Corp— Colorado Springs
- Atwood Auto & Metal— Atwood
- Axis Steel Inc— Craig
- BK Maintenance and Recycling— Englewood
- Bizzy B's Recycling— Denver
- Bizzy B's Recycling & Salvage— Longmont
- Brighton Truck Parts & Recycling— Brighton
- Cherry City Metals— Denver
- Citewaste— Carbondale
- Clints Recycling & Light HLG— Peyton
- Colorado Industrial Recycling— Colorado Springs
- Colorado Iron & Metal, Inc.— Loveland
- Colorado Recycling Services— Englewood
- Commercial Metals Company— Denver
- Commercial Metals Company— Brighton
- Commercial Metals Company— Denver
Frequently asked about zinc in Colorado
What is the zinc scrap price in Colorado today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Colorado 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 Colorado buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Colorado list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Colorado Springs, Denver, and Pueblo. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Colorado?
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 Colorado yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Colorado?
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 Colorado?
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.