Average scrap price for Brass Turnings

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 9/5/2026.
$2.50/ lb+$0.50 (25%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $2.50
Lowest price ⓘ$2.50
Highest price$2.50Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $2.50): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($2.50): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($2.50+): 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 $1.00 to $2.50.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 7 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Brass Turnings in the US

Scrap yards in the US buying Brass Turnings — 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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Updated 226 days ago

Allstar Recycling

Listed as: Brass Shavings
32331 TX-249, Pinehurst, TX 77362 Plan route
$2.00/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Einfalt Recycling & Salvage

Listed as: YELLOW TURNINGS Brass
221 Bushkill St, Stockertown, PA 18083 Plan route
$1.40/ lb
Updated 326 days ago

Krill Recycling LLC

Listed as: Brass Turnings
1200 Rte 422, Fenelton, PA 16034 Plan route
$1.60/ lb
Updated 365 days ago

Speedie Recycling

Listed as: Brass Turnings
7021 Eberhart Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622 Plan route
Today: 8AM-4PM
$1.45/ lb
Updated 390 days ago

S&S Recycling

Listed as: Yellow Brass Turnings
1416 US-60, Mountain View, MO 65548 Plan route
$1.86/ lb
Updated 433 days ago

Al's Scrap Metals

Listed as: TURNINGS BRASS
1370 1/2 S M 18, Gladwin, MI 48624 Plan route
$1.30/ lb

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Compare Brass Turnings prices with other Brass grades

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

Current price Brass Turnings
Brass Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Red Brass Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.68 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.4%
Price analytics
Bronze Scrap Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.58 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +46.4%
Price analytics
Plumbing Brass Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +8.0%
Price analytics
Yellow Brass Solids Based on 20 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
Price analytics
Brass Shells Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.83 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +7.5%
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 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.67 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +28.0%
Price analytics
Brass Breakage Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Brass EDM Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony Brass Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Price trend: Brass Turnings at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Brass Turnings 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 Turnings

The table below shows the daily price history for Brass Turnings 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)
$2.50 / lb+$0.50$2.50 – $2.50
8/27/2026 $2.00 / lb— no change$2.00 – $2.00
3/22/2026 $2.00 / lb−$0.22$2.00 – $2.00
3/4/2026 $2.22 / lb+$0.10$1.75 – $2.45
2/17/2026 $2.12 / lb+$0.52$1.60 – $2.46
12/12/2025 $1.60 / lb+$0.60$1.60 – $1.60
12/5/2025 $1.00 / lb−$1.18$1.00 – $1.00
11/23/2025 $2.18 / lb+$0.05$2.18 – $2.18
11/11/2025 $2.13 / lb+$0.68$2.13 – $2.13
11/3/2025 $1.45 / lb−$0.41$1.45 – $1.45
10/9/2025 $1.86 / lb−$0.27$1.86 – $1.86
10/8/2025 $2.13 / lb+$0.10$2.13 – $2.13
9/5/2025 $2.03 / lb+$1.23$2.03 – $2.03
8/30/2025 $0.80 / lb−$0.50$0.80 – $0.80
8/27/2025 $1.30 / lb−$0.68$1.30 – $1.30
8/24/2025 $1.98 / lb+$0.78$1.98 – $1.98
7/23/2025 $1.20 / lb−$0.93$1.20 – $1.20
7/1/2025 $2.13 / lb−$0.07$2.13 – $2.13
6/11/2025 $2.20 / lb+$0.50$2.20 – $2.20
4/27/2025 $1.70 / lb−$0.20$1.70 – $1.70
4/21/2025 $1.90 / lb−$0.09$1.90 – $1.90
1/19/2025 $1.99 / lb+$0.04$1.99 – $1.99
1/9/2025 $1.95 / lb+$0.70$1.95 – $1.95
12/3/2024 $1.25 / lb−$1.27$1.25 – $1.25
9/26/2024 $2.52 / lb+$0.52$2.16 – $2.88
9/19/2024 $2.00 / lb+$0.80$2.00 – $2.00
7/29/2024 $1.20 / lb−$0.80$1.20 – $1.20
6/23/2024 $2.00 / lb+$1.55$2.00 – $2.00
6/21/2024 $0.45 / lb−$2.01$0.45 – $0.45
6/18/2024 $2.46 / lb+$1.91$2.16 – $2.75
5/26/2024 $0.55 / lb−$0.95$0.55 – $0.55
5/18/2024 $1.50 / lb+$0.20$1.45 – $1.55
3/1/2024 $1.30 / lb−$0.90$1.30 – $1.30
12/16/2023 $2.20 / lb+$0.80$1.90 – $2.50
12/2/2023 $1.40 / lb−$0.80$1.35 – $1.45
11/17/2023 $2.20 / lb+$0.01$1.90 – $2.50
9/30/2023 $2.19 / lb+$0.84$1.93 – $2.45
2/4/2023 $1.35 / lb−$0.35$1.30 – $1.40
2/3/2023 $1.70 / lb+$0.40$1.70 – $1.70
1/25/2023 $1.30 / lb+$0.15$1.00 – $1.60
12/6/2022 $1.15 / lb−$0.89$1.15 – $1.15
11/27/2022 $2.04 / lb+$0.94$1.65 – $2.43
10/6/2022 $1.10 / lb−$0.10$1.10 – $1.10
10/4/2022 $1.20 / lb−$0.30$1.20 – $1.20
8/12/2022 $1.50 / lb+$0.10$1.50 – $1.50
5/28/2022 $1.40 / lb−$0.70$1.40 – $1.40
5/23/2022 $2.10 / lb+$0.80$2.05 – $2.20
5/16/2022 $1.30 / lb−$0.63$1.30 – $1.30
5/14/2022 $1.93 / lb+$0.13$1.80 – $2.20
1/22/2022 $1.80 / lb−$0.61$1.75 – $1.85
12/4/2021 $2.41 / lb+$0.86$2.00 – $2.82
10/16/2021 $1.55 / lb+$0.15$1.50 – $1.60
7/27/2021 $1.40 / lb+$0.17$1.40 – $1.40
1/28/2021 $1.23 / lb+$0.13$1.15 – $1.30
1/16/2021 $1.10 / lb+$0.20$1.00 – $1.20
12/5/2020 $0.90 / lb−$0.28$0.80 – $1.00
11/25/2020 $1.18 / lb+$0.18$1.10 – $1.25
11/12/2020 $1.00 / lb— no change$1.00 – $1.00
9/28/2020 $1.00 / lb+$0.05$1.00 – $1.00
9/27/2020 $0.95 / lb+$0.05$0.90 – $1.00
12/14/2019 $0.90 / lb— no change$0.90 – $0.90
11/15/2019 $0.90 / lb— no change$0.85 – $0.95
11/1/2018 $0.90 / lb+$0.10$0.90 – $0.90
10/7/2018 $0.80 / lb−$0.20$0.80 – $0.80
6/23/2018 $1.00 / lb+$0.15$1.00 – $1.00
12/10/2017 $0.85 / lb+$0.10$0.85 – $0.85
12/25/2016 $0.75 / lb−$0.25$0.75 – $0.75
12/25/2015 $1.00 / lb— no change$1.00 – $1.00
11/22/2015 $1.00 / lb−$0.05$1.00 – $1.00
10/22/2015 $1.05 / lb−$0.10$1.05 – $1.05
9/1/2015 $1.15 / lb−$0.05$1.15 – $1.15
5/12/2015 $1.20 / lb−$0.05$1.20 – $1.20