Zinc Scrap Prices in Vermont
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Vermont vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Vermont
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Vermont
In Vermont, zinc reaches the scrap stream by way of dairy and food processing, technology, and tourism. 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. Across Vermont, a dozen or so yards accept zinc; the largest clusters are in Hardwick, Rutland, and Williston. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Vermont yard rates near the national benchmark. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Vermont yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Vermont
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- Bee There Towing & Recovery— Starksboro
- Bob's Junk Vehicle & scrap metal service— Barre
- Burnett Scrap Metals LLC— Hinesburg
- Chittenden Solid Waste District— Williston
- Earth Waste System— Castleton
- Earth Waste Systems— Rutland
- Hodgdon Bros Inc— Swanton
- Hubbard Brothers Inc— Rutland
- R Brown & Sons Inc— Waterbury
- Rosen & Berger Inc— Center Rutland
- Wright Brothers Metal Recycling— Newport
Frequently asked about zinc in Vermont
What is the zinc scrap price in Vermont today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Vermont 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 Vermont buy zinc?
The yards listed on this page accept zinc. In Vermont the largest number of buyers to compare are around Hardwick, Rutland, and Williston. 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 Vermont?
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 Vermont yards on the same day.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Vermont?
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 Vermont?
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.