Zinc Scrap Prices in South Dakota
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in South Dakota vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — South Dakota
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in South Dakota
The South Dakota market for zinc scrap follows the state's mix of agriculture, food processing, and finance. 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. A dozen or so yards in South Dakota list zinc among what they buy, with the widest choice around Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. Because die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers are concentrated across the Midwest, South Dakota yards rarely sit on zinc for long. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a South Dakota yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in South Dakota
- Ace Steel & Recycling— Pierre
- Dakota Recycling & Transport— Volga
- Hanson Salvage— Milbank
- Jim's Auto Salvage— Sturgis
- M & C Recycling— Watertown
- Mardian Scrap Recycling Inc— Aberdeen
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rapid City
- R & N Recycling— Sturgis
- R & T Unit Can Co— Sioux Falls
- Recycle— Madison
- Redfield Iron & Metal— Redfield
- Shine Brothers— Yankton
- TJN Enterprises Inc— Sioux Falls
- Tjn West— Sioux Falls
- Watertown Iron & Metal Co— Watertown
- Wes's Auto Salvage— Brookings
- Yankton Metals Inc— Yankton
Frequently asked about zinc in South Dakota
What is the zinc scrap price in South Dakota today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. South Dakota 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 South Dakota buy zinc?
A dozen or so yards in South Dakota list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Sioux Falls, Sturgis, and Watertown. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota?
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.