Zinc Scrap Prices in Illinois
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Illinois vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Illinois
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Illinois
Zinc scrap in Illinois moves through yards that serve manufacturing, finance, food processing, and rail logistics. Yards price zinc by grade: Zinc Die Cast. Keep Zinc Die Cast apart from Zinc Die Cast and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Across Illinois, dozens of yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Chicago, Springfield, and Chicago Heights. Because die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers are concentrated across the Midwest, Illinois yards rarely sit on zinc for long. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Illinois 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 Illinois
- A Metals Scrap Inc— Chicago
- A Reliable— Blue Island
- A Scrap Metal Company— Alsip
- Ace Iron & Metals Inc— Joliet
- Adams Scrap Metal— Roselle
- Addison Metals— Elmhurst
- Addison Recycling— Addison
- AdelmanВ’s Resource Solutions— Chicago
- Advance Enterprises, Inc.— Mokena
- Advanced Antennas— Springfield
- Advanced Recycling— Springfield
- Advantage Recycling— Danville
- Advantage Recycling— Champaign
- Akat Scrap Metal— Hinsdale
- All Around Auto & Tire— Pekin
- All Metal Recycling— Franklin Park
- Allegiance Metal Recycling— Naperville
- Alliance Metal Recycling Inc— Aurora
- Alpha Metals— Chicago
- Alter Metal Recycling— Peoria
- Alter Metal Recycling— Peoria
- Alter Metal Recycling— Rock Island
- Alter Recycling— Bartonville
- Alter Scrap Metal Recycling— Bloomington
- Alton Materials— Alton
Frequently asked about zinc in Illinois
What is the zinc scrap price in Illinois today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Illinois 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 Illinois buy zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. In Illinois the largest number of buyers to compare are around Chicago, Springfield, and Chicago Heights. 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 Illinois?
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 Illinois yards on the same day.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Illinois?
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.
What do Illinois 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 Illinois yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.