Zinc Scrap Prices in Wyoming
National average for every zinc grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Wyoming vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Zinc Grades — Wyoming
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast | $1.08 | /lb |
Zinc scrap in Wyoming
Zinc scrap in Wyoming moves through yards that serve energy, mining, and agriculture. The grades yards commonly quote are Zinc Die Cast; Zinc Die Cast usually earns the top rate and Zinc Die Cast the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. A dozen or so yards in Wyoming list zinc among what they buy, with the widest choice around Casper, Cheyenne, and Cody. Export demand through West Coast ports supports zinc prices in Wyoming, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Wyoming 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 Wyoming
- AAA Recycling & Salvage— Laramie
- Federal Auto Recycling— Riverton
- Knighthawk Towing— Cheyenne
- M & T Recycling— Torrington
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rock Springs
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Gillette
- Purvis Shop & Salvage Yard— Cody
- Regional Recycling— Cody
- Rubens' Metals— Cheyenne
- V & V Salvage— Rawlins
- Wyoming Salvage Co.— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Steel & Recycling Iron & Metals Inc— Casper
Frequently asked about zinc in Wyoming
What is the zinc scrap price in Wyoming today?
This page lists the current US national average for every zinc grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Wyoming 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 Wyoming buy zinc?
A dozen or so yards in Wyoming list zinc among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Casper, Cheyenne, and Cody. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest zinc price in Wyoming?
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 Wyoming yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest zinc price at a Wyoming 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.
What do Wyoming yards require from sellers of zinc?
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 Wyoming yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.