Zinc Scrap Prices in Ohio
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Ohio vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Ohio
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Ohio
Zinc scrap in Ohio moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, steel, plastics, and healthcare. 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 Ohio, dozens of yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Ohio yards close to the consuming buyers of die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Ohio yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Ohio
- 3-D Scrap Metals— Lorain
- 6400 Stock— Cleveland
- A & B Iron & Metal Company— Dayton
- A J Recycling— Kinsman
- A&S Salvage— Hammondsville
- A-1 Hauling & Dumpster Service— Warren
- A-Z Recycling Inc.— Columbus
- AMG Resources Corp— Youngstown
- ATruck4Hire LLC— Cleveland
- Aardvark Auto Recycling— Columbus
- Abes Auto Parts— Toledo
- Able Alloy Inc.— Cleveland
- Able Alloys— Cleveland
- Academy Metals— Eastlake
- Ace Brother's Equipment— Cleveland
- Ace Towing— Lancaster
- Adams-Brown Recycling Sta— Georgetown
- Admiral Metals— Twinsburg
- Aetna A1 Parts & Wrecking— Cleveland
- Aetna Metal Recycling— Cleveland
- Affordable Auto Parts & Salvage Inc— Ashtabula
- Akron Recycling— East Canton
- All American Recycling Company— Lorain
- All City Auto Recycling— Columbus
- All City Auto Recycling & Core— Columbus
Frequently asked about zinc in Ohio
What is the zinc scrap price in Ohio today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Ohio 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 Ohio buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Ohio list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Ohio?
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 Ohio yards on the same day.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Ohio?
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 Ohio?
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.