Average scrap price for Brass Breakage

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 5/18/2026.
$1.50/ lb+$0.57 (61.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.50
Lowest price ⓘ$1.50
Highest price$1.50Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $1.50): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($1.50): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($1.50+): 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 $0.80 to $1.50.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 3 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Brass Breakage in the US

Scrap yards in the US buying Brass Breakage — 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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Sal B Scrap Metal Recycling

Listed as: Brass Breakage
W1311 WI-64, Marinette, WI 54143 Plan route
$1.50/ lb
Updated 365 days ago

Speedie Recycling

Listed as: Shearable - Dirty Brass
7021 Eberhart Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622 Plan route
Today: 8AM-4PM
$1.35/ lb
Updated 468 days ago

Steel City Metals

Listed as: BRASS BREAKAGE 65% CLEAN
911 S 1st St, Afton, OK 74331 Plan route
$1.25/ lb

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Compare Brass Breakage prices with other Brass grades

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

Current price Brass Breakage
Brass Breakage Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 20 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.05 / lb
Mix it with Brass Breakage?They'll pay $1.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
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Water Meters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Mix it with Brass Breakage?They'll pay $1.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.50 / 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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Brass Shells Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.83 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +7.5%
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Brass Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Refinery Brass Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.67 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +28.0%
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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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Daily price history for Brass Breakage

The table below shows the daily price history for Brass Breakage 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)
$1.50 / lb+$0.57$1.50 – $1.50
2/17/2026 $0.93 / lb+$0.13$0.60 – $1.25
12/5/2025 $0.80 / lb−$0.55$0.80 – $0.80
11/3/2025 $1.35 / lb+$0.85$1.35 – $1.35
8/30/2025 $0.50 / lb−$0.75$0.50 – $0.50
7/23/2025 $1.25 / lb−$0.10$1.25 – $1.25
3/17/2025 $1.35 / lb+$0.20$1.35 – $1.35
12/3/2024 $1.15 / lb+$0.15$1.15 – $1.15
7/29/2024 $1.00 / lb−$0.20$1.00 – $1.00
3/1/2024 $1.20 / lb+$0.45$1.20 – $1.20
7/2/2022 $0.75 / lb−$0.10$0.75 – $0.75
1/18/2022 $0.85 / lb+$0.05$0.85 – $0.85
1/25/2021 $0.80 / lb+$0.55$0.80 – $0.80