Zinc Scrap Prices in Montana
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Montana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Montana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Montana
The Montana market for zinc scrap follows the state's mix of agriculture, mining, and forestry. The grades yards commonly quote are Zinc Die Cast; Zinc Die Cast usually earns the top rate and Zinc Die Cast the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Across Montana, well over a dozen yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Billings, Butte, and Belgrade. Export demand through West Coast ports supports zinc prices in Montana, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Montana yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Montana
- A & S Metals Of Butte— Butte
- AF&T Auto Parts & Salvage— Belgrade
- Baker Metal & Recycling— Baker
- Border Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Green Meadow Auto Salvage— Helena
- Industrial Scrap Cleanup— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Helena
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Bozeman
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Belgrade
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Havre
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Butte
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Glasgow
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Kalispell
- Rosin Brothers Inc— Butte
- Schnitzer Steel— Billings
Frequently asked about zinc in Montana
What is the zinc scrap price in Montana today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Montana 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 Montana buy zinc?
Well over a dozen yards in Montana list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Billings, Butte, and Belgrade. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Montana?
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 Montana yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Montana?
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 Montana?
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.