Zinc Scrap Prices in Michigan
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Michigan vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Michigan
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Michigan
The Michigan market for zinc scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, and aerospace. 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 Michigan take zinc, and sellers near Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids have the largest number of buyers to compare. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Michigan yards close to the consuming buyers of die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Michigan yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Michigan
- $1000 Cash For Junk Cars— Detroit
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Buchanan
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Port Huron
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Roseville
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Battle Creek
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Grand Rapids
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Lansing
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Whitmore Lake
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Ann Arbor
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Flint
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Livonia
- 100% hassle free scrap removal— Muskegon
- 8 Mile Recycling— Hazel Park
- A & A Recycling— Shelby Township
- A & L Iron & Metal Company— Gaylord
- A-1 Auto Salvage & Scrap— Ypsilanti
- A1 A1 A1 A1 Auto Scrap Buyer— Burton
- A2Z Salvage & Junk Removal— saint joseph
- AAA JUNK CARS WANTED— south lyon
- AAA&ALL Dumpster Rentals, Dump Trailers, Demolition, & Heavy scrap Iron, Machinery removal 248-634-3867.com metal— Clarkston
- AAA&ALLSIZE DUMPSTERS JUNK REMOVAL CLEAN-UPS— Belleville
- ABC Auto Repair— Flint
- ABC Salvage— Charlotte
- Aaron's Cash For Cars— Flint
- Action Metals— Southfield
Frequently asked about zinc in Michigan
What is the zinc scrap price in Michigan today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Michigan 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 Michigan buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Michigan list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Michigan?
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 Michigan yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Michigan?
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 Michigan 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 Michigan yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.