Average scrap price for Refinery Brass

90-day market: price lists from 9 yards. As of 10/23/2026.
$1.67/ lb−$0.03 (1.8%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.67
Lowest price ⓘ$1.35
Highest price$1.80Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $1.35): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($1.67): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($1.80+): 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 $0.30 to $1.74.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 9 live board rates (out of 15 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Refinery Brass in the US

Scrap yards in the US 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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J.R.'S Appliance Disposal

Listed as: Yellow Brass – Dirty
10619 Briggs Dr, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Plan route
$1.30/ lb
Updated 85 days ago

1st Coast Recycling Inc

Listed as: Dirty Brass
108 Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, Palatka, FL 32177 Plan route
$1.35/ lb
Updated 94 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Refinery Brass (>50%)
2308 Two Notch Rd, Lexington, SC 29072 Plan route
$1.22/ lb
Updated 226 days ago

Iron City Steel & Recycling

Listed as: Dirty Brass
1308 Main St, Glenwillard, PA 15046 Plan route
$0.95/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Listed as: Brass Dirty
1234 S 7th St, Phoenix Plan route
$0.95/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Listed as: Brass Dirty
1234 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Plan route
$1.15/ 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 9 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.67 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +28.0%
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Brass Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Mix it with Refinery Brass?They'll pay $1.67 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Water Meters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Mix it with Refinery Brass?They'll pay $1.67 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.33 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Red Brass Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.68 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.4%
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Bronze Scrap Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.58 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +46.4%
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Plumbing Brass Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +8.0%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 20 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
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Brass Shells Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.83 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +7.5%
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Brass Breakage Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass EDM Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Refinery Brass at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Refinery Brass 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 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)
$1.67 / lb−$0.03$1.77 – $1.77
10/21/2026 $1.70 / lb— no change$1.70 – $1.70
9/19/2026 $1.70 / lb— no change$1.70 – $1.70
9/14/2026 $1.70 / lb+$1.35$1.70 – $1.70
9/1/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
8/31/2026 $0.50 / lb−$1.30$0.50 – $0.50
8/28/2026 $1.80 / lb+$0.50$1.80 – $1.80
8/25/2026 $1.30 / lb−$0.05$1.30 – $1.30
8/10/2026 $1.35 / lb+$0.13$1.35 – $1.35
8/1/2026 $1.22 / lb−$0.08$1.22 – $1.22
7/27/2026 $1.30 / lb+$0.15$1.30 – $1.30
6/29/2026 $1.15 / lb−$0.15$1.15 – $1.15
5/14/2026 $1.30 / lb+$0.10$1.30 – $1.30
5/7/2026 $1.20 / lb+$0.10$1.20 – $1.20
4/20/2026 $1.10 / lb+$0.17$1.10 – $1.10
3/22/2026 $0.93 / lb−$0.25$0.90 – $0.95
3/4/2026 $1.18 / lb+$0.13$0.95 – $1.40
2/17/2026 $1.05 / lb−$0.45$0.79 – $1.40
2/11/2026 $1.50 / lb+$0.50$1.50 – $1.50
12/19/2025 $1.00 / lb−$0.29$1.00 – $1.00
12/17/2025 $1.29 / lb+$0.79$1.29 – $1.29
12/12/2025 $0.50 / lb−$0.90$0.50 – $0.50
12/5/2025 $1.40 / lb+$0.65$1.40 – $1.40
11/24/2025 $0.75 / lb−$0.55$0.75 – $0.75
11/20/2025 $1.30 / lb+$1.00$1.30 – $1.30
11/18/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.70$0.30 – $0.30
11/9/2025 $1.00 / lb−$0.30$1.00 – $1.00
10/30/2025 $1.30 / lb+$0.30$1.30 – $1.30
10/29/2025 $1.00 / lb−$0.71$1.00 – $1.00
10/9/2025 $1.71 / lb+$0.56$1.46 – $1.95
10/4/2025 $1.15 / lb−$0.01$1.15 – $1.15
9/18/2025 $1.16 / lb+$0.16$1.16 – $1.16
9/8/2025 $1.00 / lb— no change$1.00 – $1.00
9/5/2025 $1.00 / lb+$0.25$1.00 – $1.00
9/2/2025 $0.75 / lb−$0.45$0.75 – $0.75
8/30/2025 $1.20 / lb+$0.45$1.20 – $1.20
8/29/2025 $0.75 / lb+$0.45$0.75 – $0.75
8/9/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.50$0.30 – $0.30
8/8/2025 $0.80 / lb−$0.55$0.80 – $0.80
7/23/2025 $1.35 / lb+$0.82$1.35 – $1.35
7/12/2025 $0.53 / lb−$0.12$0.53 – $0.53
5/24/2025 $0.65 / lb−$0.35$0.65 – $0.65
5/18/2025 $1.00 / lb+$0.15$1.00 – $1.00
5/14/2025 $0.85 / lb+$0.15$0.85 – $0.85
4/20/2025 $0.70 / lb+$0.04$0.70 – $0.70
3/28/2025 $0.66 / lb−$0.04$0.56 – $0.75
3/5/2025 $0.70 / lb−$0.20$0.70 – $0.70
2/7/2025 $0.90 / lb−$0.50$0.90 – $0.90
1/19/2025 $1.40 / lb+$0.80$1.40 – $1.40
11/14/2024 $0.60 / lb−$0.65$0.60 – $0.60
9/14/2024 $1.25 / lb+$0.25$1.25 – $1.25
7/24/2024 $1.00 / lb+$0.55$1.00 – $1.00
7/17/2024 $0.45 / lb−$0.95$0.45 – $0.45
6/24/2024 $1.40 / lb+$0.35$1.40 – $1.40
6/21/2024 $1.05 / lb+$0.25$1.05 – $1.05
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+$0.25$0.95 – $0.95
5/28/2024 $0.70 / lb−$0.55$0.70 – $0.70
5/26/2024 $1.25 / lb+$0.25$1.25 – $1.25
4/24/2024 $1.00 / lb−$0.30$1.00 – $1.00
4/18/2024 $1.30 / lb+$0.40$1.30 – $1.30
4/15/2024 $0.90 / lb+$0.10$0.90 – $0.90
2/29/2024 $0.80 / lb−$0.40$0.80 – $0.80
2/28/2024 $1.20 / lb+$0.70$1.20 – $1.20
10/31/2023 $0.50 / lb−$0.55$0.40 – $0.60
10/10/2023 $1.05 / lb+$0.40$1.05 – $1.05
10/4/2023 $0.65 / lb+$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
10/1/2023 $0.60 / lb−$0.40$0.60 – $0.60
9/28/2023 $1.00 / lb— no change$1.00 – $1.00
9/16/2023 $1.00 / lb+$0.25$1.00 – $1.00
6/5/2023 $0.75 / lb−$0.25$0.75 – $0.75
5/28/2023 $1.00 / lb−$0.10$1.00 – $1.00
4/1/2023 $1.10 / lb+$0.41$1.10 – $1.10
3/25/2023 $0.69 / lb−$0.31$0.68 – $0.70
1/22/2023 $1.00 / lb+$0.19$1.00 – $1.00
11/27/2022 $0.81 / lb+$0.01$0.67 – $0.95
10/13/2022 $0.80 / lb−$0.35$0.80 – $0.80
10/4/2022 $1.15 / lb+$0.15$1.15 – $1.15
10/2/2022 $1.00 / lb+$0.15$1.00 – $1.00
9/9/2022 $0.85 / lb+$0.06$0.85 – $0.85
8/12/2022 $0.79 / lb−$0.21$0.75 – $0.83
8/10/2022 $1.00 / lb+$0.10$1.00 – $1.00
7/2/2022 $0.90 / lb−$0.61$0.90 – $0.90
5/26/2022 $1.51 / lb+$0.68$1.51 – $1.51
5/20/2022 $0.83 / lb+$0.33$0.65 – $0.95
5/1/2022 $0.50 / lb−$0.32$0.50 – $0.50
1/29/2022 $0.82 / lb−$0.08$0.70 – $0.94
1/26/2022 $0.90 / lb+$0.25$0.90 – $0.90
1/18/2022 $0.65 / lb−$0.35$0.65 – $0.65
1/5/2022 $1.00 / lb+$0.13$1.00 – $1.00
12/31/2021 $0.87 / lb+$0.07$0.87 – $0.87
12/28/2021 $0.80 / lb−$0.15$0.80 – $0.80
10/29/2021 $0.95 / lb+$0.25$0.95 – $0.95
10/27/2021 $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+$0.27$0.95 – $0.95
5/10/2021 $0.68 / lb+$0.08$0.55 – $0.80
4/23/2021 $0.60 / lb−$0.36$0.60 – $0.60
4/22/2021 $0.96 / lb+$0.31$0.96 – $0.96
4/21/2021 $0.65 / lb−$0.30$0.65 – $0.65
3/3/2021 $0.95 / lb+$0.15$0.95 – $0.95
2/27/2021 $0.80 / lb— no change$0.80 – $0.80
2/26/2021 $0.80 / lb+$0.20$0.80 – $0.80
1/25/2021 $0.60 / lb−$0.15$0.60 – $0.60
1/20/2021 $0.75 / lb+$0.03$0.75 – $0.75
1/16/2021 $0.72 / lb+$0.22$0.68 – $0.76
11/24/2020 $0.50 / lb−$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
10/28/2020 $0.60 / lb−$0.09$0.60 – $0.60
10/24/2020 $0.69 / lb+$0.19$0.69 – $0.69
9/23/2020 $0.50 / lb— no change$0.50 – $0.50
8/2/2020 $0.50 / lb— no change$0.50 – $0.50
7/20/2020 $0.50 / lb−$0.02$0.50 – $0.50
1/20/2020 $0.52 / lb−$0.41$0.52 – $0.52
12/8/2019 $0.93 / lb−$0.20$0.93 – $0.93
10/22/2019 $1.13 / lb+$0.63$1.13 – $1.13
9/11/2019 $0.50 / lb−$0.45$0.50 – $0.50
8/2/2019 $0.95 / lb−$0.25$0.95 – $0.95
10/26/2016 $1.20 / lb+$0.45$1.20 – $1.20