Zinc Scrap Prices in Wisconsin
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Wisconsin vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Wisconsin
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Wisconsin
Wisconsin yards that buy zinc draw most of their supply from manufacturing, paper and forestry, and dairy. 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. Dozens of yards in Wisconsin take zinc, and sellers near Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison have the largest number of buyers to compare. Because die-cast remelters and zinc alloy producers are concentrated across the Midwest, Wisconsin yards rarely sit on zinc for long. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Wisconsin yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Zinc in Wisconsin
- A & W Iron and Metal Inc— Kewaskum
- A To Z Cleaning & Junk Removal— Neenah
- A&E Property Solutions Inc— Bristol
- A1 Recyclers— Appleton
- Ace Auto Salvage— Milwaukee
- Ace Auto Salvage in Milwaukee - Quality Used Auto Parts at WHOLESALE prices to all— Milwaukee
- Advance Material Recovery— Random Lake
- All Metal Recycling— Madison
- Allied Resource Recovery Inc— Milwaukee
- Alpha Recycling Inc— Cudahy
- Alter Metal Recycling— Beaver Dam
- Alter Metal Recycling— Madison
- Alter Metal Recycling— La Crosse
- Alter Metal Recycling— Waupaca
- Alter Metal Recycling— Medford
- Alter Metal Recycling— Eau Claire
- Alter Metal Recycling— Green Bay
- Alter Metal Recycling— Marinette
- Alter Trading Corp— Janesville
- Alter Trading Corporation— La Crosse
- American Auto Iron & Metal Inc— Fond Du Lac
- American Disposal— Watertown
- American Disposal LLc— Watertown
- American Metal & Paper Recycling Inc— Kewaskum
- Amery Auto Salvage— Amery
Frequently asked about zinc in Wisconsin
What is the zinc scrap price in Wisconsin today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin buy zinc?
Dozens of yards in Wisconsin list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare zinc before selling it in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.