Zinc Scrap Prices
Scrap zinc in Canada is about $1.96/kg ($0.89/lb) on our national index as of November 10, 2026, calculated from the zinc spot price. Yards set their own prices, so call ahead.
Zinc is found in die-cast car parts, old plumbing fittings, and galvanized hardware. Not the most glamorous scrap metal, but worth knowing.
7.13 g/cm³
LME Zn
Die-cast, galvanized steel, sheet
Zinc Grades & Prices
Per kilogram, CADNo specific grades listed.
Click any grade name to see identification tips and what lowers the value.
Where this price comes from
These are index estimates, not quotes from any scrap yard. Yards set their own buying prices, so call ahead.
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| National zinc benchmark | $1.96/kg | Calculated: zinc spot price × a fixed 40.7% ratio | November 10, 2026 |
| Zinc spot price | $4.83/kg | Daily feed from MetalpriceAPI (metalpriceapi.com) | November 10, 2026 |
| Ratio | 40.7% | Set on August 23, 2026 so the index started at $1.95/kg, then held constant. Daily moves are capped at 12%. | August 23, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site, moved each day by the same percentage as the benchmark | November 10, 2026 |
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About Zinc
Zinc is commonly found in die-cast parts, galvanized steel, and older plumbing. It is a useful scrap metal worth recovering from the right sources.
Primary use: Galvanizing, die-casting, brass alloy
Common Sources of Zinc
Zinc is found in die-cast car door handles and trim pieces, old plumbing fittings, galvanized steel coatings, zinc-carbon batteries, and roofing sheet.
How to Get More for Your Zinc
Die-cast zinc is usually small, heavy parts from vehicles. Keep separate from aluminum — they look similar but zinc is heavier and worth different money.
Zinc Prices by City
We have no city-level price source yet, so city pages show this national benchmark together with local selling notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I identify zinc scrap?
Zinc die-cast parts are usually found in old vehicles (door handles, dash fittings). Zinc is heavier than aluminum and slightly bluish-grey. A scratch test reveals a bright metallic surface.
Quick Facts
- Density
- 7.13 g/cm³
- Market Code
- LME Zn
- Common Forms
- Die-cast, galvanized steel, sheet
- Primary Use
- Galvanizing, die-casting, brass alloy