Scrap Brass Shells Prices in Phoenix
Current Brass Shells prices at scrap yards in Phoenix, Arizona. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Brass Shells Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (up to $2.35): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($2.60): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($3.10+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates today.
Brass Shells price reference for Phoenix, Arizona
Scrap yards in Phoenix, Arizona don’t always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($2.70/lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Brass Shells prices across the U.S. →
Top Paying Scrap Yards {v_misto-state-big}
These are scrap yards in Phoenix, Arizona that recently updated Brass Shells 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.
Brass Shells Price Trends
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it’s dropping, don’t wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Brass Shells: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
World market price (COMEX)
Brass Shells: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $5.767857 | $3.18 | -$2.59 (44.9%) |
| February 2026 | $5.880136 | $3.25 | -$2.63 (44.8%) |
| January 2026 | $5.894887 | $3.54 | -$2.36 (40%) |
| December 2025 | $5.497742 | $3.30 | -$2.20 (40%) |
| November 2025 | $5.064033 | $3.04 | -$2.03 (40%) |
| October 2025 | $5.050242 | $2.94 | -$2.11 (41.8%) |
| September 2025 | $4.662367 | $2.72 | -$1.94 (41.7%) |
| August 2025 | $4.477984 | $2.69 | -$1.79 (40%) |
| July 2025 | $5.482645 | $2.98 | -$2.50 (45.6%) |
| June 2025 | $4.883233 | $2.93 | -$1.95 (40%) |
| May 2025 | $4.686194 | $2.55 | -$2.13 (45.6%) |
| April 2025 | $4.654267 | $2.79 | -$1.86 (40%) |
| March 2025 | $4.919484 | $2.95 | -$1.97 (40%) |
| February 2025 | $4.558107 | $2.74 | -$1.82 (40%) |
| January 2025 | $4.269774 | $2.56 | -$1.71 (40%) |
| December 2024 | $4.157855 | $2.50 | -$1.66 (40%) |
| November 2024 | $4.199383 | $2.52 | -$1.68 (40%) |
| October 2024 | $4.431839 | $2.49 | -$1.94 (43.8%) |
| September 2024 | $4.292683 | $2.40 | -$1.89 (44%) |
| August 2024 | $4.121839 | $2.47 | -$1.65 (40%) |
| July 2024 | $4.375242 | $2.40 | -$1.98 (45.2%) |
| June 2024 | $4.491083 | $2.47 | -$2.02 (45%) |
| May 2024 | $4.75471 | $2.65 | -$2.10 (44.3%) |
| April 2024 | $4.363717 | $2.62 | -$1.74 (40%) |
| March 2024 | $3.983645 | $2.39 | -$1.59 (40%) |
| February 2024 | $3.801776 | $2.28 | -$1.52 (40%) |
| January 2024 | $3.811306 | $2.29 | -$1.52 (40%) |
| December 2023 | $3.871226 | $2.32 | -$1.55 (40%) |
| November 2023 | $3.720817 | $2.23 | -$1.49 (40%) |
| October 2023 | $3.600864 | $2.15 | -$1.45 (40.2%) |
Brass Shells 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | $2.50 / lb | +$0.20 | $2.50 - $2.50 |
| 10/4/2025 | $2.30 / lb | +$0.10 | $2.30 - $2.30 |
| 7/23/2025 | $2.20 / lb | +$0.35 | $2.20 - $2.20 |
| 5/28/2025 | $1.85 / lb | +$0.40 | $1.85 - $1.85 |
| 10/4/2024 | $1.45 / lb | -$0.20 | $1.45 - $1.45 |
| 7/24/2024 | $1.65 / lb | -$0.20 | $1.65 - $1.65 |
| 6/21/2024 | $1.85 / lb | -$0.30 | $1.85 - $1.85 |
| 5/26/2024 | $2.15 / lb | +$0.15 | $2.15 - $2.15 |
Cashing In on Spent Brass Shells
Whether you run a shooting range, reload your own ammo, or just sweep up after a weekend at the gun club, spent Brass Shells are a premium commodity. Our data shows that yards in Phoenix are currently paying anywhere from $2.35 to $3.10 per pound for clean, sorted brass casings. This grade specifically applies to spent ammunition casings that are free of dirt, debris, and absolutely devoid of live primers or powder. Buyers love this material because it is a consistent, high-yield brass alloy, but they will scrutinize your bucket heavily for safety hazards.
Don't Lose Your Shirt at the Sorting Bin
The fastest way to kill your payout is pure laziness. If you dump a mixed bucket containing aluminum casings, steel shells, or random range garbage into the scale bin, the yard isn't going to sort it for you. They will immediately drop your premium load down to Irony Brass or outright reject it. Taking that lazy downgrade means you are bleeding roughly $1.59 per pound right out of your pocket. Separation is non-negotiable.
Yard Pro Tip: Run a strong neodymium magnet through your bucket of shells before heading to the yard. Many modern and military-surplus rounds use steel casings washed in a brass-colored coating that looks identical to solid brass. If the scale master spots even a couple of magnetic shells, they will instantly downgrade the entire container or reject the load.
Know the Spread Before You Sell
Understanding the market hierarchy helps you maximize your haul. While clean Brass Shells are highly sought after, compare them to other common scrap. For instance, Brass Turnings generally fetch $1.60 to $2.45/lb, while high-purity Brass EDM Wire can command $3.00 to $3.00/lb. If you have shells heavily mixed with foreign attachments or range lead, you might be forced into the Brass Breakage category, which pays significantly less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do scrap yards accept live ammunition?
Absolutely not. Live rounds, or even unfired primers, are a massive explosive hazard in a scrap yard's shredder or smelter. Every single shell must be discharged. If a buyer spots a live round, they will often reject your entire load on the spot.
How do market fluctuations affect casing prices?
Scrap yards peg their buying prices to major commodities exchanges like the COMEX. You can typically expect the scale price for Brass Shells to sit roughly 53.5% below the spot market price. This spread covers the yard's operational costs and freight, keeping the current national average around $2.71 per pound.
Do I need to deprime my brass casings before scrapping?
For the vast majority of yards, no. Standard spent primers are generally accepted as part of the clean Brass Shells grade. However, some extremely strict buyers or specific refineries might require deprimed brass for their top-tier pricing, so it never hurts to call your local yard and ask about their specific policy.
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