Zinc Scrap Prices in Florida
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Florida vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Florida
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Florida
The Florida market for zinc scrap follows the state's mix of tourism, aerospace, agriculture, and construction. 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 Florida take zinc, and sellers near Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville have the largest number of buyers to compare. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Florida yards short shipping legs to the buyers of die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Florida yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Florida
- 1st Coast Recycling Inc— Palatka
- 4126 Inc— Fort Lauderdale
- 600 Beach Rd— Vero Beach
- A & A Auto Salvage— Fort Pierce
- A & B Recycling— Hallandale
- A & C Recycling Scrap Metal— Hudson
- A & J's Removal Services LLC.— Port Saint Lucie
- A & M Auto Salvage Sales & Service— Melbourne
- A M Scrap Metal— Miami
- A Z Recycling— Bushnell
- A-1 Used Auto & Truck Parts— Saint Augustine
- A1a Scrap Metal— west palm beach
- AARDX-WOLFF— Apopka
- AAction Recycling— Yulee
- ABC U Pull IT— west palm beach
- ABC-Svinga Brothers Corp— Miami
- AMERICAN METAL RECYCLERS— Pompano Beach
- AMI Trading USA Inc— Coral Gables
- ATM Recycling— Cocoa
- ATM Recycling— Palm Bay
- ATM Recycling— Titusville
- AWCA Auto Salvage & Recycling— Gulf Breeze
- Abacus Coins & Bullion— Cape Canaveral
- Ability Auto & Truck Parts— Tallahassee
- Accurate Junk Removal— Weston
Frequently asked about zinc in Florida
What is the zinc scrap price in Florida today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Florida 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 Florida buy zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. In Florida the largest number of buyers to compare are around Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville. 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 Florida?
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 Florida yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest zinc price at a Florida 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 Florida?
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.