Zinc Scrap Prices in Iowa
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Iowa vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Iowa
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Iowa
Zinc scrap in Iowa moves through yards that serve agriculture, food processing, finance, and biofuels. 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. Dozens of yards in Iowa list zinc among what they buy, with the widest choice around Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. Because die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers are concentrated across the Midwest, Iowa yards rarely sit on zinc for long. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Iowa 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 Iowa
- A-Line Iron & Metals— Waterloo
- ABC Rolloff Dumpsters— Des Moines
- Ace Auto Recyclers Inc— Iowa City
- Al-Jon Manufacturing— Ottumwa
- Aline Iron & Metals— Kellogg
- All Metals Recycling— Ottumwa
- Alter Metal Recycling— Council Bluffs
- Alter Metal Recycling— Dubuque
- Alter Metal Recycling— Mason City
- Alter Metal Recycling— Davenport
- Alter Metal Recycling— Waterloo
- Alter Scrap Processing— Dubuque
- Alter Scrap Processing— Burlington
- Aspen Waste— Des Moines
- B G Salvage— Maquoketa
- Bacon C J & Sons— Hopkinton
- Behr Iron and Metal— Riceville
- Bell Salvage— Ames
- Berman Sam & Sons— Grinnell
- Blum Co— Dubuque
- Bonestroo Salvage— Hull
- Buck's Recycling LLC.— Belmond
- CC Recycling— Cedar Rapids
- Can Farm— Le Mars
- Can Shed— Iowa City
Frequently asked about zinc in Iowa
What is the zinc scrap price in Iowa today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Iowa 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 Iowa buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Iowa list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Iowa?
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 Iowa yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Iowa?
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 Iowa yards require from sellers of zinc?
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.