Zinc Scrap Prices in Nevada
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Nevada vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Nevada
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Nevada
In Nevada, zinc reaches the scrap stream by way of tourism, mining, and warehousing and logistics. 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 Nevada, well over a dozen yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Nevada rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Nevada 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 Nevada
- A & A Midwest— North Las Vegas
- Atlas Scrap Metal Recycling Facility— Battle Mountain
- B B Recycling— Las Vegas
- Bruce Metals Inc— Sparks
- Carson Plains Surplus & Storage LLC— Dayton
- Commercial Metals Company— Las Vegas
- Ecology Auto Parts Inc— Las Vegas
- Free Appliance And Scrap Metal Removal Service— Las Vegas
- Greener World Recycling— Carson City
- Lakewood Recycling— North Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Recycling Inc.— N Las Vegas
- Little John's Auto Wrecking Inc of Fallon— Fallon
- Little John's Auto Wrecking, Inc.— Fallon
- Nevada Recycling - North Las Vegas— North Las Vegas
- Nevada Recycling Henderson— Henderson
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Elko
- Pahrump Valley Disposal— Pahrump
- Pahrump Valley Recycling— Pahrump
- Recycler Holdings Inc— Las Vegas
- Reno Salvage Co— Reno
- Robison Metal Recycling— Winnemucca
- SIMS Metal Management— Sparks
- Schnitzer Steel— Carson City
- Schnitzer Steel— Reno
- Schnitzer Steel— Reno
Frequently asked about zinc in Nevada
What is the zinc scrap price in Nevada today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Nevada 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 Nevada buy zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. In Nevada the largest number of buyers to compare are around Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Nevada?
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 Nevada yards on the same day.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Nevada?
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 Nevada 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.