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Today’s Brass Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania

In-depth analytics for brass scrap prices in Pennsylvania. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with COMEX Copper exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.

Local data is supplemented with national averages for the most accurate estimate. The market moves as one trend — use the national figure as your reference point.

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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 3 grades, price is steady for 6 grades, and price is down for 2 grades.

Prices up for these grades:

Bronze Scrap+27.7%🠅$4.15/ lb Refinery Brass+23.7%🠅$1.80/ lb Plumbing Brass+9.2%🠅$3.45/ lb

Prices down for these grades:

Yellow Brass Solids8.4%🠇$3.50/ lb Red Brass4.5%🠇$4.40/ lb

Data source: 17 local yards + U.S. national averages (Pennsylvania).

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?

Over the past year, the category average ranged from $1.86 to $2.64.

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 7 local yards Pennsylvania.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Brass in Pennsylvania

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

Here is the Brass data we have on file for Pennsylvania. 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.

Red Brass Based on 4 yards

Avg. Price:$3.80/ lbRange: $3.20 – $4.40/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -4.5%

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+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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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 6 yards

Avg. Price:$2.93/ lbRange: $2.35 – $3.50/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -8.4%

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Brass Turnings Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$2.50/ lbRange: $2.50 – $2.50/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Brass Shells Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$2.35/ lbRange: $2.35 – $2.35/ 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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+23.7% / 90 days

Refinery Brass U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.58/ lbRange: $1.35 – $1.80/ lb

Trend for 90 days: +23.7%

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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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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 Pennsylvania

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

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Updated 9/29/2026

Brenner Recycling

Hazleton, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

Yellow Brass

$3.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (3%)

Red Brass

$4.40/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (2%)

Updated 9/19/2026

JFR Salvage Inc

Stroud Township, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

Yellow Brass

$3.25/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (3%)

Red Brass

$4.25/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (2%)

Updated 9/5/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania•3 grades on price list

RED BRASS

$4.00/ lb|🠅 $0.75 (23%)

RED BRASS TURNINGS

$2.50/ lb|🠅 $0.50 (25%)

IRONY RED OR YELLOW BRASS

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Updated 8/28/2026

American Steel Processing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

Yellow Brass

$2.35/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (7%)

Red Brass

$2.55/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (11%)

Updated 8/25/2026

SOS Metals Inc.

Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

YELLOW BRASS

$2.70/ lb|🠅 $0.70 (35%)

RED BRASS

$3.20/ lb|🠅 $0.60 (23%)

Updated 8/25/2026

Rag & Bone Recycling - Scrap Metal & Salvage

Easton, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

YELLOW BRASS

$2.80/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (6%)

DIRTY BRASS

$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (33%)

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Buyout price trends for brass scrap by grade

Avg. Yard Price

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

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Pennsylvania.

Red Brass$3.20 – $4.40/ lbBronze Scrap$3.00 – $4.15/ lbYellow Brass Solids$2.35 – $3.50/ lbPlumbing Brass$3.25 – $3.45/ lbBrass Turnings$2.50 – $2.50/ lbBrass Shells$2.35 – $2.35/ lbWater Meters$2.00 – $2.00/ lbRefinery Brass$1.35 – $1.80/ lbBrass Breakage$1.50 – $1.50/ lbBrass EDM Wire$1.10 – $1.10/ lbIrony Brass$1.10 – $1.10/ lb

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Est. value$0.00—$0.00

Map of scrap yards buying brass scrap

The map below shows yards currently listing prices for brass scrap. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.