Average Plumbing Brass Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/22/2026.
$2.75/ lb
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $2.75
Lowest price $2.75
Highest price$2.75Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in Connecticut

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $2.75): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($2.75): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($2.75+): 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 $2.23 to $3.08.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~54.8% (-$3.34 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–54%
✓ 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.

Plumbing Brass price reference for Connecticut

Scrap yards in Connecticut don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($2.74 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Plumbing Brass prices across the U.S. →

Where to Sell Plumbing Brass in Connecticut

These are scrap yards in Connecticut that recently updated Plumbing Brass prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Updated 45 days ago

Rubino Brothers Derby

Listed as: Plumbing Brass
2 Factory St, Derby, CT 06418 Plan route
$2.75 / lb
Updated 45 days ago

Rubino Brothers

Listed as: Plumbing Brass
560 Canal St, Stamford, CT 06902 Plan route
$2.75 / lb

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Plumbing Brass vs. Other Brass & Copper Grades

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

Current price Plumbing Brass
Plumbing Brass Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Red Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.72 / lb
Mix it with Plumbing Brass?They'll pay $2.75 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.97 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.7%
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Water Meters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.77 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Bronze Scrap Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.25 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +19.7%
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Brass EDM Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.41 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Shells Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.01 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -24.1%
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Refinery Brass Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.81 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Breakage Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.93 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Historical Price Trends for Plumbing Brass

This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.

Plumbing Brass: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$2.75
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$3.34 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.09 / 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.

Plumbing Brass: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Plumbing Brass is 53.9%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–42.6%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$5.9700 / lb$2.75 / lb−$3.22 (53.9%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.52 / lb−$2.39 (40.4%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.26 / lb−$2.42 (42.6%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.53 / lb−$2.35 (40%)
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$4.8832 / lb$2.93 / lb−$1.95 (40%)
May 2025$4.6895 / lb$2.81 / lb−$1.88 (40.1%)

Plumbing Brass Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$2.75 / lb— no change$2.75 – $2.75