Scrap Zinc Prices in Oshawa
Scrap zinc in Oshawa is about $1.96/kg ($0.89/lb) on our index as of November 10, 2026. That is the national benchmark, calculated from the zinc spot price; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Oshawa yard.
In Oshawa, ON, scrap Zinc is bought by weight at the local yard rate, which tracks the national average shown below. Zinc turns up as die-cast parts and galvanized offcuts; remove steel attachments, since galvanized steel is priced as steel, not zinc.
Zinc Grades & Price Ranges
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No grade data for Zinc.
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 |
| Oshawa figure | $1.96/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | November 10, 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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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap zinc in Oshawa today?
Our index puts scrap zinc at about $1.96/kg ($0.89/lb) as of November 10, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Oshawa yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Oshawa zinc price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Oshawa page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Oshawa can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the zinc price calculated?
The benchmark is the zinc spot price, taken from a daily commodity price feed, multiplied by a fixed 40.7% ratio that has been held constant since August 23, 2026. It is updated each day the feed runs.
Which zinc grade pays the most?
Clean, well-sorted zinc pays more than mixed or contaminated material.
Do I need ID to sell scrap zinc in Oshawa?
Rules on seller ID are set by provinces and municipalities, and many yards ask for government photo ID. Bring a driver's licence or passport and check with the yard before you go.