Price trends for brass scrap by grade

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Brass category: price is up for 4 grades, price is steady for 6 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $1.89 to $2.63.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Brass category has 11 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 4 local yards Florida.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Brass in Florida

Local scrap yards in Florida sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Brass prices across the U.S. →

Brass scrap prices by grade in Florida

Here is the Brass data we have on file for Florida. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

+27.7% / 6 mo.
Bronze Scrap U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.58/ lbRange: $3.00 – $4.15/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +27.7%
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+9.2% / 90 days
Plumbing Brass U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.35/ lbRange: $3.25 – $3.45/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +9.2%
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Red Brass Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$3.18/ lbRange: $3.00 – $3.35/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -7.0%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 6 yards
Avg. Price:$2.75/ lbRange: $2.40 – $3.10/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +0.9%
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+6.0% / 6 mo.
Brass Shells Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$2.65/ lbRange: $2.65 – $2.65/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +6.0%
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Brass Turnings U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.50/ lbRange: $2.50 – $2.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Water Meters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.00/ lbRange: $2.00 – $2.00/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Breakage U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.50/ lbRange: $1.50 – $1.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+3.8% / 6 mo.
Refinery Brass Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$1.35/ lbRange: $1.35 – $1.35/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +3.8%
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Brass EDM Wire U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.10/ lbRange: $1.10 – $1.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.10/ lbRange: $1.10 – $1.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for brass scrap in Florida

Live prices from local scrap yards in Florida. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 10/5/2026

CMC Recycling

Jacksonville, Florida•2 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$2.90/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)
Red Brass
$3.00/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)
Updated 9/3/2026

Berman Brothers

Jacksonville, Florida•3 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$2.70/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)
Red Brass
$3.00/ lb|🠇 $0.30 (9%)
Irony Brass
$1.55/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (3%)
Updated 8/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Lockhart, Florida•2 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$3.10/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)
Red Brass
$3.35/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)
Updated 8/10/2026

1st Coast Recycling Inc

Palatka, Florida•3 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$2.75/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)
Brass Shells
$2.65/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)
Dirty Brass
$1.35/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (4%)
Updated 7/20/2026

Just Scrap It

Mulberry, Florida•1 grade on price list
YELLOW BRASS
$2.40/ lb|🠅 $1.00 (71%)
Updated 7/15/2026

USA Scrap Metal & Recycling

Miami, Florida•2 grades on price list
Brass (Clean)
$2.80/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
Brass (Dirty)
$1.60/ lb|🠅 $0.60 (60%)

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Buyout price trends for brass scrap by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for brass scrap from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

Calculate the value of your brass scrap lot

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