Zinc Scrap Prices in North Carolina
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in North Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — North Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in North Carolina
The North Carolina market for zinc scrap follows the state's mix of biotechnology, banking, furniture, and textile-derived industries. 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 North Carolina, dozens of yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give North Carolina yards short shipping legs to the buyers of die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; North Carolina 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 North Carolina
- 5th element scrap metal— Charlotte
- A & E Salvage— New London
- A L Lowder Inc— Albemarle
- A Scrap Yard— Charlotte
- A&F Bulk And Waste Removal— Shelby
- A-1 Recycling— Connelly Springs
- A1 Scrap Metal— Granite Falls
- APB Wrecker Service— Charlotte
- Action Demolition & Recycling— Dallas
- All Metal Recycling— Wilmington
- Always Buying Scrap Inc— Durham
- Amaris Junk Car Removel— Greensboro
- American Metal & Parts Co— Garner
- American Metal Transfer LLC— Elizabeth City
- American Recycling-western Nc— Candler
- Amity Metals International— Charlotte
- Anc Foam Recycling Corp— Charlotte
- Asheboro Recycling Center— Asheboro
- Asheville Metal Recycle— Asheville
- Atlantic Scrap & Processing Omni Source— Winston Salem
- Atlantic Scrap Processing— Wilmington
- Auto Buyers— Fayetteville
- Auto Parts— Shelby
- Auto Parts U Pull— Charlotte
- Balsam Staff Recycling Ctr— Sylva
Frequently asked about zinc in North Carolina
What is the zinc scrap price in North Carolina today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. North Carolina 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 North Carolina buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in North Carolina list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest zinc price at a North Carolina 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 North Carolina yards require from sellers of zinc?
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 North Carolina yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.