Zinc Scrap Prices in Missouri
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Missouri vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Missouri
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Missouri
Zinc scrap in Missouri moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and aerospace. 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. Across Missouri, dozens of yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Because die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers are concentrated across the Midwest, Missouri yards rarely sit on zinc for long. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Missouri yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Missouri
- 42 Recycling Center— Ulman
- A-1 Appliance Services— Jefferson City
- Ace Auto Recovery— Blue Springs
- Ace Scrap Metals— Saint Louis
- Action Auto Salvage & Metal Recycling— Saint Louis
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clarence
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clinton
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Higginsville
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbia
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Saint Joseph
- Alan T Lynn Inc— Bowling Green
- Anderson Auto Salvage— Chillicothe
- Austin's Iron Works— Kansas City
- Auto Matic Sells & Financing— Trenton
- B & N Auto Parts— Springfield
- Bar Nothing Acres— Billings
- Bear Creek Auto Recyclers— Hannibal
- Berry & Son Auto Salvage— Poplar Bluff
- Big Dog Recycling— Half Way
- Bloomsdale Recycling— Bloomsdale
- Brothers Auto Salvage & Recycling— Cadet
- Brothers Salvage and Auto Sales— Cadet
- Buddy's Auto Mall— Brookline
Frequently asked about zinc in Missouri
What is the zinc scrap price in Missouri today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Missouri 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 Missouri buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Missouri list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Missouri?
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 Missouri yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Missouri?
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.
Do I need ID to sell zinc scrap in Missouri?
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 Missouri yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.