Zinc Scrap Prices in Kentucky
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Kentucky vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Kentucky
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Kentucky
Kentucky yards that buy zinc draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, aluminum, bourbon, and 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. Dozens of yards in Kentucky list zinc among what they buy, with the widest choice around Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Kentucky yards short shipping legs to the buyers of die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Kentucky yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Kentucky
- A Plus Coins— Bowling Green
- Ace Salvage— Louisville
- Ace Savage— Louisville
- Alumisource Ky— Richmond
- Amen Auto Salvage— Shepherdsville
- Amen East Auto Salvage & Recycling— Bagdad
- B F Iron & Metal Inc— Ashland
- Bailey Port Inc— Calvert City
- Baker Auto Salvage— Carrollton
- Baker Iron— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co Inc— Lexington
- Baker's Scrap Metal & Recycling— Whitesburg
- Barren County Scrap— Glasgow
- Beckner Metal Recycling— Manchester
- Bee Creek Recycling— Corbin
- Blue Grass Recycling— Burlington
- Bowling Green Recycling— Bowling Green
- CMR Scrap Metal & Waste Services— Grays Knob
- Can Dew Recycling— Wilder
- Can-Dew Recycling— Covington
- Cash paid for Vehicles— Hopkinsville
- Cates Scrap Metal— Madisonville
- Caudill's Recycling— Morehead
- Chuck's Recycling— Ekron
Frequently asked about zinc in Kentucky
What is the zinc scrap price in Kentucky today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Kentucky 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 Kentucky buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Kentucky list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky?
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 Kentucky yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.