Zinc Scrap Prices in Minnesota
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Minnesota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Minnesota
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Minnesota
Minnesota yards that buy zinc draw most of their supply from medical devices, agriculture, mining, and food processing. 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. Across Minnesota, dozens of yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and mankato. Because die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers are concentrated across the Midwest, Minnesota yards rarely sit on zinc for long. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Minnesota yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Minnesota
- A & D Recycling and Recovery, INC.— Lakeville
- A North Metro Towing Svc— Minneapolis
- AMG Alliance— Saint Paul
- Alexs Scrapping and Appliance Removal— Sleepy Eye
- Alter Metal Recycling— Marshall
- Alter Metal Recycling— Anoka
- Alter Metal Recycling— mankato
- American Iron— Minneapolis
- Amex Wah Program— Burnsville
- Auto Disposal Services— Jordan
- Auto Reaper— Rice
- Avista Recycling— Minneapolis
- B & E Recycling Station Inc— Elk River
- Bass Brook Recycling— Cohasset
- Beltrami Recycling Inc— Bemidji
- Bemidji Iron & Recycling— Bemidji
- Camel Towing— Minneapolis
- Christensen Metal Yard— Tyler
- Crow Wing Recycling— Brainerd
- D K Auto Salvage— mankato
- Dan Jennings Co— Austin
- David's Junk Removal— Browerville
- Don's Scrap Service— Vesta
- Douglas County Solid Waste— Alexandria
- E.K. Movers & Disposal— Minneapolis
Frequently asked about zinc in Minnesota
What is the zinc scrap price in Minnesota today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Minnesota 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 Minnesota buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Minnesota list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and mankato. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest zinc price at a Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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.