Zinc Scrap Prices in Washington
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Washington vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Washington
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Washington
Zinc scrap in Washington moves through yards that serve aerospace, technology, agriculture, and ports and shipping. 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. Dozens of yards in Washington list zinc among what they buy, with the widest choice around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. Export demand through West Coast ports supports zinc prices in Washington, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Washington yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Washington
- A Coin— Lacey
- Ace Metal Company— Mukilteo
- Alchemy Recycling— Bremerton
- All Metal Recycling— Port Angeles
- All Metals Recycling & Appliance— Spanaway
- Allmetal Co— Seattle
- Alpha Recycle— Pasco
- American Recycling Corporation— Spokane Valley
- B & C Scraping— Kennewick
- Binford Metals— Kent
- Bloch Steel Industries— Seattle
- Blue Heron Signs & Scrap Metal Hauling— Vancouver
- Blue Sky Recycling— Fox Island
- Bob's Tractor Service— Port Angeles
- Budget Auto Wrecking— Kent
- C and S Scrap Metal Removal— Spokane
- Calbag Metals Co— Tacoma
- Chicago Junk Machinery— Yakima
- City Bark— Vancouver
- Country Metals inc— Chehalis
- EH Metal Recycling— Vancouver
- Father and Son Hauling— Tacoma
- Fred's Auto Wrecking & Towing— Port Angeles
- Fred's Auto Wrecking and Towing— Port Angeles
- General Metals of Tacoma— Tacoma
Frequently asked about zinc in Washington
What is the zinc scrap price in Washington today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Washington 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 Washington buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Washington list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Washington?
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 Washington yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest zinc price at a Washington 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.
Do I need ID to sell zinc scrap in Washington?
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.