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Zinc Scrap Prices in Mississippi

National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Mississippi vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.

Zinc Grades — Mississippi

GradeUS AvgUnit
Zinc Die Cast$1.08/lb

Zinc scrap in Mississippi

Mississippi yards that buy zinc draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, forestry, and shipbuilding. 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 Mississippi take zinc, and sellers near Magee, New Albany, and Jackson have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady zinc buying in Mississippi. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Mississippi 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 Mississippi

Frequently asked about zinc in Mississippi

What is the zinc scrap price in Mississippi today?

The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Mississippi 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 Mississippi buy zinc?

Dozens of yards in Mississippi list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Magee, New Albany, and Jackson. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.

How do I get the highest zinc price in Mississippi?

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 Mississippi yards on the same day.

What prep gets the highest zinc price at a Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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.

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