Average scrap price for Refinery Brass

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$1.65/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.65
Lowest price $1.60
Highest price$1.70Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New Jersey
  • Low (around $1.60): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($1.65): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($1.70+): 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 $1.65 to $3.25.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~74.6% (-$4.84/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–75%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Refinery Brass in New Jersey

Scrap yards in New Jersey buying Refinery Brass — 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 123 days ago

Southard Scrap Metal

Listed as: DIRTY BRASS
54 Valley Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866 Plan route
$1.70/ lb
Updated 123 days ago

RAW Recycling

Listed as: DIRTY BRASS
364 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Plan route
$1.60/ lb

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Compare Refinery Brass prices with other Brass grades

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

Current price Refinery Brass
Refinery Brass Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Water Meters Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.80 / lb
Mix it with Refinery Brass?They'll pay $1.65 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$2.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Turnings Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.45 / lb
Mix it with Refinery Brass?They'll pay $1.65 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Red Brass Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Bronze Scrap Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Plumbing Brass Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass EDM Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Shells Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.47 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +1.0%
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Brass Breakage Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Current Refinery Brass scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$1.65
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$4.84 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.49 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The COMEX price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between COMEX and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Refinery Brass scrap vs. COMEX Copper

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Refinery Brass prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 74.4%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (71% – 77%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$6.4428 / lb$1.65 / lb−$4.79 (74.4%)
May 2026$6.3000 / lb$3.78 / lb−$2.52 (40%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.37 (40.1%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.00 / lb−$2.88 (49%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$3.30 / lb−$2.20 (40%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$3.04 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$3.03 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.80 / lb−$1.86 (39.9%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.69 / lb−$1.79 (39.9%)
July 2025$5.4826 / lb$3.29 / lb−$2.19 (40%)
June 2025$4.9540 / lb$2.97 / lb−$1.98 (40%)

Daily price history for Refinery Brass

The table below shows the daily price history for Refinery Brass 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)
$1.65 / lb— no change$1.60 – $1.70