Average scrap price for Refinery Brass

365-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 3/4/2026.
$0.70/ lb+$0.05 (7.7%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.70
Lowest price ⓘ$0.65
Highest price$0.75Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers North Carolina
  • Low (around $0.65): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.70): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.75+): 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 $0.65 to $0.75.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
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Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Refinery Brass in North Carolina

Scrap yards in North Carolina 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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Dare Area Recycling Technologies

Listed as: Dirty Brass
97 Davis Landing Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981 Plan route
$0.75/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Refinery Brass (>50%)
2600 Park Rd Ext, Burlington, NC 27215 Plan route
$0.65/ 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 Brass Turnings or Water Meters. 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:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +28.0%
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Brass Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Mix it with Refinery Brass?They'll pay $0.70 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Water Meters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Mix it with Refinery Brass?They'll pay $0.70 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Mix it with Refinery Brass?They'll pay $0.70 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.40 / 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%
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Bronze Scrap Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.58 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +46.4%
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Plumbing Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +8.0%
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Brass Shells Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.83 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +7.5%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.68 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Breakage Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass EDM Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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)
$0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.75 – $0.75
2/17/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
3/28/2025 $0.70 / lb−$0.10$0.70 – $0.70
6/13/2024 $0.80 / lb−$0.05$0.80 – $0.80
6/1/2024 $0.85 / lb−$0.10$0.85 – $0.85
5/30/2024 $0.95 / lb−$0.05$0.95 – $0.95
4/24/2024 $1.00 / lb+$0.20$1.00 – $1.00
2/29/2024 $0.80 / lb+$0.20$0.80 – $0.80
10/31/2023 $0.60 / lb−$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
10/4/2023 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
3/25/2023 $0.70 / lb−$0.25$0.70 – $0.70
11/27/2022 $0.95 / lb+$0.20$0.95 – $0.95
8/12/2022 $0.75 / lb−$0.15$0.75 – $0.75
5/20/2022 $0.90 / lb+$0.20$0.90 – $0.90
1/29/2022 $0.70 / lb−$0.30$0.70 – $0.70
8/3/2021 $1.00 / lb+$0.05$1.00 – $1.00
6/14/2021 $0.95 / lb+$0.35$0.95 – $0.95
4/23/2021 $0.60 / lb+$0.35$0.60 – $0.60
1/25/2021 $0.25 / lb−$0.50$0.25 – $0.25