Average scrap price for Brass Shells

180-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 9/29/2026.
$3.20/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $3.20
Lowest price ⓘ$3.20
Highest price$3.20Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New Jersey
  • Low (around $3.20): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($3.20): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($3.20+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $2.20 to $3.20.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates (out of 4 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Brass Shells in New Jersey

Scrap yards in New Jersey buying Brass Shells — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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RAW Recycling

Listed as: BRASS SHELLS (MUST BE SPENT)
364 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Plan route
$3.20/ lb
Updated 47 days ago

Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: Brass Shells
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$3.20/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Sgt. Scrap

Listed as: Brass Shells Clean
9105 Burrough Dover Ln, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Plan route
$3.00/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Sgt. Scrap

Listed as: Brass Shells Clean
610 Crescent Blvd, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Plan route
$3.00/ lb

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Compare Brass Shells prices with other Brass grades

See the exact price difference between Brass Shells and similar grades like Bronze Scrap or Red Brass. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Brass Shells
Brass Shells Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Bronze Scrap Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Red Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.68 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.4%
Price analytics
Plumbing Brass Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.38 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.5%
Price analytics
Yellow Brass Solids Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Brass Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Water Meters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Refinery Brass Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Brass Breakage Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Brass EDM Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Brass Shells at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Brass Shells at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Brass Shells

The table below shows the daily price history for Brass Shells at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$3.20 / lb— no change$3.20 – $3.20
9/17/2026 $3.20 / lb+$0.10$3.20 – $3.20
9/14/2026 $3.10 / lb+$0.02$3.10 – $3.10
8/25/2026 $3.08 / lb+$0.87$3.00 – $3.15
7/1/2026 $2.21 / lb−$0.49$2.21 – $2.21
4/13/2026 $2.70 / lb+$0.10$2.70 – $2.70
3/27/2026 $2.60 / lb−$0.26$2.60 – $2.60
3/4/2026 $2.86 / lb+$0.36$2.50 – $3.00
2/17/2026 $2.50 / lb+$0.25$2.25 – $2.82
1/9/2026 $2.25 / lb+$0.05$2.25 – $2.25
12/19/2025 $2.20 / lb−$0.31$2.20 – $2.20
12/10/2025 $2.51 / lb−$0.04$2.45 – $2.57
12/4/2025 $2.55 / lb+$0.35$2.55 – $2.55
11/20/2025 $2.20 / lb−$0.36$2.20 – $2.20
11/11/2025 $2.56 / lb+$0.15$2.41 – $2.70
11/10/2025 $2.41 / lb−$0.29$2.41 – $2.41
11/9/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.26$2.70 – $2.70
10/23/2025 $2.44 / lb— no change$2.27 – $2.60
10/22/2025 $2.44 / lb+$0.03$2.27 – $2.60
10/15/2025 $2.41 / lb— no change$2.26 – $2.55
10/14/2025 $2.41 / lb−$0.01$2.26 – $2.55
10/10/2025 $2.42 / lb— no change$2.27 – $2.56
10/9/2025 $2.42 / lb+$0.37$2.27 – $2.56
9/29/2025 $2.05 / lb+$0.05$2.05 – $2.05
9/7/2025 $2.00 / lb−$0.40$2.00 – $2.00
9/5/2025 $2.40 / lb+$0.25$2.40 – $2.40
8/24/2025 $2.15 / lb−$0.10$2.15 – $2.15
8/10/2025 $2.25 / lb−$0.11$2.20 – $2.36
8/7/2025 $2.36 / lb+$0.46$2.36 – $2.36
7/31/2025 $1.90 / lb−$0.55$1.90 – $1.90
7/30/2025 $2.45 / lb−$0.06$2.45 – $2.45
7/24/2025 $2.51 / lb−$0.09$2.51 – $2.51
7/15/2025 $2.60 / lb+$0.28$2.60 – $2.60
7/1/2025 $2.32 / lb−$0.18$2.15 – $2.50
6/26/2025 $2.50 / lb+$0.05$2.50 – $2.50
6/20/2025 $2.45 / lb+$0.45$2.45 – $2.45
6/15/2025 $2.00 / lb−$0.39$2.00 – $2.00
5/30/2025 $2.39 / lb+$0.22$2.39 – $2.39
5/28/2025 $2.17 / lb— no change$2.10 – $2.24
4/22/2025 $2.17 / lb−$0.05$2.17 – $2.17
4/21/2025 $2.22 / lb+$0.17$2.15 – $2.25
4/20/2025 $2.05 / lb−$0.15$2.05 – $2.05
3/15/2025 $2.20 / lb+$0.10$2.20 – $2.20
2/18/2025 $2.10 / lb+$0.89$2.10 – $2.10
2/16/2025 $1.21 / lb−$0.95$1.21 – $1.21
2/1/2025 $2.16 / lb−$0.05$2.16 – $2.16
1/28/2025 $2.21 / lb+$0.10$2.21 – $2.21
1/21/2025 $2.11 / lb−$0.09$2.11 – $2.11
1/19/2025 $2.20 / lb−$0.04$2.15 – $2.24
1/16/2025 $2.24 / lb−$0.09$2.24 – $2.24
1/10/2025 $2.33 / lb+$0.30$2.33 – $2.33
1/9/2025 $2.03 / lb−$0.06$2.00 – $2.09
12/28/2024 $2.09 / lb−$0.06$2.09 – $2.09
12/20/2024 $2.15 / lb−$0.05$2.15 – $2.15
12/18/2024 $2.20 / lb+$0.15$2.20 – $2.20
12/4/2024 $2.05 / lb−$0.17$2.05 – $2.05
11/30/2024 $2.22 / lb−$0.03$2.22 – $2.22
11/23/2024 $2.25 / lb+$0.25$2.25 – $2.25
11/15/2024 $2.00 / lb−$0.35$2.00 – $2.00
11/1/2024 $2.35 / lb−$0.13$2.35 – $2.35
10/17/2024 $2.48 / lb+$0.10$2.48 – $2.48
10/16/2024 $2.38 / lb−$0.11$2.38 – $2.38
10/13/2024 $2.49 / lb+$0.17$2.49 – $2.49
9/26/2024 $2.32 / lb+$0.11$2.25 – $2.39
9/19/2024 $2.21 / lb−$0.08$2.14 – $2.28
8/29/2024 $2.29 / lb−$0.05$2.29 – $2.29
8/27/2024 $2.34 / lb+$0.07$2.34 – $2.34
8/23/2024 $2.27 / lb−$0.05$2.27 – $2.27
8/21/2024 $2.32 / lb+$0.02$2.32 – $2.32
8/16/2024 $2.30 / lb+$0.04$2.30 – $2.30
8/9/2024 $2.26 / lb+$0.27$2.26 – $2.26
8/6/2024 $1.99 / lb−$0.19$1.90 – $2.08
7/30/2024 $2.18 / lb−$0.05$2.18 – $2.18
7/23/2024 $2.23 / lb+$0.09$2.23 – $2.23
7/19/2024 $2.14 / lb−$0.11$2.00 – $2.28
7/15/2024 $2.25 / lb−$0.25$2.25 – $2.25
7/14/2024 $2.50 / lb+$0.10$2.50 – $2.50
6/30/2024 $2.40 / lb−$0.05$2.40 – $2.40
6/26/2024 $2.45 / lb+$0.01$2.45 – $2.45
6/21/2024 $2.44 / lb+$0.07$2.44 – $2.44
6/18/2024 $2.37 / lb+$0.27$2.05 – $2.58
6/8/2024 $2.10 / lb−$0.48$2.10 – $2.10
6/1/2024 $2.58 / lb+$0.43$2.58 – $2.58
5/31/2024 $2.15 / lb−$0.05$2.15 – $2.15
5/29/2024 $2.20 / lb−$0.40$2.20 – $2.20
5/25/2024 $2.60 / lb+$0.60$2.60 – $2.60
3/27/2024 $2.00 / lb+$0.10$2.00 – $2.00
2/25/2024 $1.90 / lb−$0.20$1.90 – $1.90
12/16/2023 $2.10 / lb−$0.03$2.04 – $2.15
11/17/2023 $2.13 / lb−$0.01$2.05 – $2.17
9/30/2023 $2.14 / lb+$0.19$2.05 – $2.18
3/24/2023 $1.95 / lb+$0.15$1.95 – $1.95
12/7/2022 $1.80 / lb−$0.23$1.80 – $1.80
11/27/2022 $2.03 / lb+$0.03$2.03 – $2.03
8/12/2022 $2.00 / lb−$0.10$2.00 – $2.00
5/30/2022 $2.10 / lb−$0.30$2.10 – $2.10
5/23/2022 $2.40 / lb+$0.45$2.30 – $2.50
5/18/2022 $1.95 / lb−$0.12$1.95 – $1.95
5/14/2022 $2.07 / lb−$0.13$0.60 – $2.53
4/16/2022 $2.20 / lb+$0.20$2.20 – $2.20
3/19/2022 $2.00 / lb−$0.05$2.00 – $2.00
3/12/2022 $2.05 / lb+$0.05$2.05 – $2.05
1/12/2022 $2.00 / lb−$0.50$2.00 – $2.00
12/4/2021 $2.50 / lb+$0.50$2.47 – $2.52
12/2/2021 $2.00 / lb+$0.08$2.00 – $2.00
7/29/2021 $1.92 / lb+$0.07$1.92 – $1.92
7/25/2021 $1.85 / lb+$0.46$1.85 – $1.85
1/27/2021 $1.39 / lb−$0.03$1.39 – $1.39
1/26/2021 $1.42 / lb+$0.12$1.42 – $1.42
12/1/2020 $1.30 / lb+$0.03$1.30 – $1.30
10/29/2020 $1.27 / lb+$0.07$1.27 – $1.27
8/9/2020 $1.20 / lb+$0.25$1.20 – $1.20
5/12/2020 $0.95 / lb+$0.12$0.95 – $0.95
4/8/2020 $0.83 / lb−$0.39$0.83 – $0.83
12/16/2019 $1.22 / lb−$0.05$1.22 – $1.22
10/22/2019 $1.27 / lb+$0.17$1.27 – $1.27
10/14/2019 $1.10 / lb−$0.20$1.10 – $1.10
9/16/2019 $1.30 / lb−$0.05$1.30 – $1.30
8/23/2018 $1.35 / lb+$0.15$1.35 – $1.35
8/7/2018 $1.20 / lb−$0.22$1.20 – $1.20
8/6/2018 $1.42 / lb+$0.02$1.42 – $1.42
7/16/2018 $1.40 / lb−$0.10$1.40 – $1.40
6/19/2018 $1.50 / lb+$0.20$1.50 – $1.50
3/24/2018 $1.30 / lb+$0.10$1.30 – $1.30
12/13/2017 $1.20 / lb+$0.30$1.20 – $1.20
10/11/2017 $0.90 / lb−$0.05$0.90 – $0.90
7/25/2016 $0.95 / lb+$0.20$0.95 – $0.95
6/1/2016 $0.75 / lb−$0.25$0.75 – $0.75