Prices from a London-area yard (Simvic, Chertsey), not a UK average.
Zinc sheet price today
£0.80per kg
Zinc sheet
Yard price, verified . Final price depends on grade, condition and weight.
Zinc · Surrey & London
Zinc Scrap Price per kg today — £0.70–£0.80 (25 Oct)
Zinc sheet is £0.70–£0.80 per kg (£700–£800 per tonne), verified 25 Oct 2026.
Zinc scrap is less common than copper or aluminium. It mainly comes from roofing and cladding sheet, and from die-cast parts made from mazak (a zinc-based alloy) such as door handles, taps and old carburettors.
Clean zinc sheet is usually graded above die-cast parts, which often have steel inserts and plating.
Compare with our full scrap metal price list, or check lead prices and brass prices. Work out what your load is worth with the scrap metal price calculator, see our scrap metal prices for London, or request a zinc quote.
Zinc prices
Yard prices
Prices verified
| Metal / grade | £ per kg |
|---|---|
Zinc sheet FreshVerified | £0.70 – £0.80 per kg |
Final price depends on the grade, condition and weight of your metal. Price badges: green under 4 days old, amber 4–14 days, grey older.
Zinc scrap metal prices
Zinc sheet is £0.70–£0.80 per kg (£700–£800 per tonne), verified 25 Oct 2026. The confirmed row is zinc sheet; this page does not provide a separate price for die-cast zinc alloys or plated fittings. Keep sheet apart from lead flashing and aluminium, which can look similar but have different buying grades. Remove accessible steel screws and other attachments safely. Ask the buyer to identify uncertain material rather than assigning the sheet rate to every zinc-containing object.
Zinc grades and materials
Materials on our confirmed buying list. Acceptance and grading depend on condition; contact us about attachments, contamination or unusual items.
- Zinc sheet
- Zinc sheet
- Clean roofing zinc and offcuts.
How to identify zinc
- Zinc is bluish-grey, non-magnetic and lighter than lead but heavier than aluminium.
- Die-cast mazak parts are often chrome-plated and may crack rather than bend.
Preparation and contamination
- Remove steel screws and inserts from die-cast items.
- Keep zinc sheet separate from lead flashing.
What affects the price
- Zinc market reference prices.
- Plating and steel inserts on die-cast parts.
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Zinc price FAQs
How much is scrap zinc worth per kg today?
The headline zinc grade, Zinc sheet, is up to £0.80 per kg at Simvic in Chertsey (verified 25 Oct 2026). Lower grades and contaminated material pay less; confirm before travelling.
How do I tell zinc from lead?
Lead is much heavier, softer and can be scratched with a fingernail. Zinc is harder and lighter, with a bluish tint.
Will a London scrap yard pay me in cash?
No. Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, licensed dealers in England and Wales cannot pay for scrap metal in cash. Expect a bank transfer or cheque, and bring photo ID and proof of address, which dealers are required to record.