Zinc Scrap Prices in Hawaii
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Hawaii vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Hawaii
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Hawaii
The Hawaii market for zinc scrap follows the state's mix of tourism, defense, and agriculture. 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. A dozen or so yards in Hawaii take zinc, and sellers near Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo have the largest number of buyers to compare. 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 Hawaii rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Hawaii 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 Hawaii
- Ace Metal Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Atlas Recycling Centers— Hilo
- Commercial Metals Company— Kapolei
- Hawaii Metal Recycling Co— Kapolei
- Island Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Island Recycling, Inc.— Kapolei
- Lenox Metals— Kapolei
- Monster Hi-5 and Tires— Honolulu
- Mr K's Recycle & Redemption Center— Hilo
- Okuda Metal Inc— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling Inc— Hilo
- Schnitzer Steel— Puunene
- Schnitzer Steel— Kapolei
- Waipahu Recycling— Waipahu
Frequently asked about zinc in Hawaii
What is the zinc scrap price in Hawaii today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Hawaii 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 Hawaii buy zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. In Hawaii the largest number of buyers to compare are around Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo. 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 Hawaii?
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 Hawaii yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest zinc price at a Hawaii 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.
What do Hawaii 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 Hawaii yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.