Yellow Brass Solids Scrap Prices in Kentucky
Current Yellow Brass Solids prices at scrap yards in Kentucky. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Yellow Brass Solids Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (up to $1.90): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($2.33): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($3.31+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
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Yellow Brass Solids price reference for Kentucky
Scrap yards in Kentucky don’t always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($2.54/lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Yellow Brass Solids prices across the U.S. →
Where to Sell Yellow Brass Solids Kentucky
These are scrap yards in Kentucky that recently updated Yellow Brass Solids prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
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The #1 rule at scrap yards: if you mix grades, they’ll weigh everything at the lowest rate. See the price gap below — if you have higher-value metal, always sort and weigh each grade separately to avoid leaving money on the table.
Yellow Brass Solids Price Trends
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Yellow Brass Solids: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
World market price (COMEX)
Yellow Brass Solids: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $5.764324 | $2.67 | -$3.10 (53.7%) |
| February 2026 | $5.880136 | $2.86 | -$3.02 (51.3%) |
| January 2026 | $5.894887 | $2.95 | -$2.95 (50%) |
| December 2025 | $5.497742 | $2.91 | -$2.58 (47%) |
| November 2025 | $5.064033 | $3.04 | -$2.03 (40%) |
| October 2025 | $5.050242 | $3.03 | -$2.02 (40%) |
| September 2025 | $4.662367 | $2.44 | -$2.22 (47.7%) |
| August 2025 | $4.477984 | $2.69 | -$1.79 (40%) |
| July 2025 | $5.482645 | $3.29 | -$2.19 (40%) |
| June 2025 | $4.883233 | $2.93 | -$1.95 (40%) |
| May 2025 | $4.686194 | $2.81 | -$1.87 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $4.654267 | $2.79 | -$1.86 (40%) |
| March 2025 | $5.13 | $3.08 | -$2.05 (40%) |
Yellow Brass Solids Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | $1.95 / lb | -$0.05 | $1.90 - $2.00 |
| 2/17/2026 | $2.00 / lb | +$0.30 | $2.00 - $2.00 |
| 1/11/2026 | $1.70 / lb | -$0.20 | $1.70 - $1.70 |
| 1/8/2026 | $1.90 / lb | +$0.15 | $1.90 - $1.90 |
| 12/10/2025 | $1.75 / lb | +$0.05 | $1.75 - $1.75 |
| 9/29/2025 | $1.70 / lb | +$0.05 | $1.70 - $1.70 |
The Real Deal on Yellow Brass Payouts
If you're hauling Yellow Brass Solids in Kentucky, you need to know exactly what that weight is worth before you back up to the dock. Our data shows national averages sitting right around $2.54 per pound, but a clean, perfectly sorted gaylord can push the upper limit of $3.31. Bring in a load full of steel screws or painted fixtures, and yards will happily drop you down to the $2.20 floor. Buyers offer premium rates for dense, clean yellow brass, so knowing how to prep is your ticket to a bigger payout.
Don't Leave Money on the Scale: Prepping Your Brass
Yellow brass is everywhere—plumbing fixtures, old keys, decorative castings, and tubing. But the scale master isn't just looking at the color; they are looking for contaminants. Rubber gaskets, plastic rings, and hidden steel pieces turn a top-tier load into a dirty breakage grade instantly.
Yard Pro Tip: Keep a neodymium magnet on your keychain and check every single brass plumbing fitting or valve. A lot of modern yellow brass valves have hidden steel ball bearings, screws, or handles inside. If the magnet grabs, it's dirty brass. Strip the steel out to keep your load clean and secure the solid brass price.
The Cost of Lazy Sorting
Scrap yards make their margin off scrappers who don't sort. If you throw high-value Red Brass into a bucket of Yellow Brass Solids, you are effectively burning cash—expect a loss of around $1.44 per pound just for being lazy. Always separate your loads. Keep your clean yellow brass away from Brass Breakage, Brass EDM Wire, and Brass Shells. For context, breakage ranges anywhere from $1.25 to $1.35/lb, which is significantly lower than clean solids.
| Condition | What Buyers Look For | Expected Payout Level |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Solids | No steel, no rubber, no paint, solid pieces | Closer to $3.31 |
| Dirty/Mixed | Attached iron, plastic parts, mixed with zinc | Drops toward $2.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do local yards price Yellow Brass Solids?
Most yards base their daily board prices on the COMEX. Because brass is a copper-zinc alloy, buyers typically offer payouts that sit about 64.2% below the spot price to account for refining and transport costs.
What is the difference between yellow and red brass?
Red brass has a higher copper content, giving it a reddish tint, and commands a higher price. Yellow brass contains more zinc, making it look lighter or more golden. Always keep them separated to avoid the lower average price of $2.54 on your entire mixed load.
Do yards accept painted or chrome-plated yellow brass?
Yes, buyers will take chrome-plated yellow brass (like bathroom faucets), but many yards will downgrade it unless you've completely stripped all the plastic and steel components inside. Always ask your local scale manager how they grade plated brass before unloading.
Yellow Brass Solids scrap prices in Kentucky on the map
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