Zinc Recycling in Chicago, IL

Chicago's industrial base and proximity to the Great Lakes make it a major hub for scrap metal recycling, including zinc recovery from manufacturing waste, construction materials, and brass alloys. The city's established scrap yards and foundries create consistent demand for zinc as a feedstock for galvanizing, die-casting, and brass production. This guide lists active scrap yards in the Chicago area that purchase zinc materials by weight, along with current pricing benchmarks tied to the Comex futures market.