Brass Scrap Price Trends

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Brass category: price is up for 2 grades, price is steady for 7 grades, and price is down for 2 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $2.04 to $2.57.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~57.5% (-$3.50 / lb). Based on 11 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 34%–88%.
✓ All 11 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Brass in New Jersey

Local scrap yards in New Jersey 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. →

Current Brass & Bronze Scrap Prices in New Jersey

Here is the Brass data we have on file for New Jersey. 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 2 yards
Avg. Price:$4.00 / lbRange: $4.00 – $4.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Water Meters Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$3.80 / lbRange: $3.80 – $3.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Bronze Scrap Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$3.70 / lbRange: $3.70 – $3.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass EDM Wire Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$3.00 / lbRange: $3.00 – $3.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+4.0% / 90 days
Plumbing Brass Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$2.89 / lbRange: $2.75 – $3.03 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +4.0%
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+7.4% / 6 mo.
Brass Shells Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$2.85 / lbRange: $2.70 – $3.00 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +7.4%
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Brass Turnings Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$2.45 / lbRange: $2.45 – $2.45 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -18.9%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 5 yards
Avg. Price:$2.45 / lbRange: $2.20 – $2.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -3.1%
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Refinery Brass Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$1.65 / lbRange: $1.60 – $1.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Breakage U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.93 / lbRange: $0.60 – $1.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.75 / lbRange: $0.75 – $0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Top Scrap Yards Buying Brass in New Jersey

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

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Updated 5/4/2026

Rockaway Recycling

Rockaway, New Jersey4 grades on price list
Brass (Plumbing, Pipe)
$2.70 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
Bronze
$3.70 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (3%)
Brass Shells
$2.70 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
Brass Water Meter
$1.65 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (3%)
Updated 4/30/2026

ADJ Metals

Keyport, New Jersey1 grade on price list
Brass (Plumbing, Pipe)
$2.75 / lb|🠇 $0.10 (4%)
Updated 4/11/2026

RAW Recycling

Roxbury Township, New Jersey3 grades on price list
CLEAN BRASS SOLIDS
$2.70 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
BRASS SHELLS (MUST BE SPENT)
$2.35 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
DIRTY BRASS
$1.60 / lb
Updated 3/26/2026

Southard Scrap Metal

Rockaway Township, New Jersey2 grades on price list
BRASS
$2.60 / lb|🠇 $0.20 (7%)
DIRTY BRASS
$1.70 / lb
Updated 3/22/2026

Best Price Recycling

Dennis Township, New Jersey2 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$2.61 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
Brass Shells
$1.31 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (8%)
Updated 3/4/2026

Sgt. Scrap

Pennsauken Township, New Jersey8 grades on price list
Yellow Brass 80/20
$2.00 / lb|🠅 $0.65 (48%)
Yellow Brass Pipe
$3.03 / lb|🠅 $0.13 (4%)
Red Brass Clean
$4.00 / lb|🠅 $0.55 (16%)
Brass Shells Mixed
$2.91 / lb|🠇 $0.09 (3%)
Mixed Brass Turnings
$2.45 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (0%)
Yellow Brass / EDM Wire
$3.00 / lb|🠅 $0.15 (5%)
Meter Brass (81 Metal)
$3.80 / lb|🠇 $0.08 (2%)
Irony Water Meters
$1.45 / lb|🠅 $0.70 (93%)

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Brass Price Chart & History

See how local yard buy prices track the exchange (COMEX). Use this chart to judge whether it's a good time to cash in now or wait for yards to catch up with the latest exchange move.

Brass & Bronze Load Value Calculator

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 New Jersey.

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Brass Grade Purity & Recovery Metrics

Біржова ціна відображає чистий перероблений метал (99,9%+). У кожної марки лому різний рівень домішок і різна складність переробки. Чим вищий відсоток, тим цінніша марка і тим ближче виплата до спотової ціни.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Red Brass $6.09 COMEX$4.00
High Grade66%
Water Meters $6.09 COMEX$3.80
High Grade62%
Bronze Scrap $6.09 COMEX$3.70
High Grade61%
Brass EDM Wire $6.09 COMEX$3.00
High Grade49%
Plumbing Brass $6.09 COMEX$2.89
Mid Grade47%
Brass Shells $6.09 COMEX$2.85
Mid Grade47%
Brass Turnings $6.09 COMEX$2.45
Mid Grade40%
Yellow Brass Solids $6.09 COMEX$2.45
Mid Grade40%
Refinery Brass $6.09 COMEX$1.65
Low Grade27%
Brass Breakage $6.09 COMEX$0.93
Low Grade15%
Irony Brass $6.09 COMEX$0.75
Low Grade12%

📊 What Determines Grade Value:

  • Copper-to-Zinc Ratio: Higher copper content in Red Brass or Bronze Scrap results in a higher payout compared to zinc-heavy yellow alloys.
  • Contamination Levels: The presence of steel screws, plastic handles, or rubber washers in Irony Brass will trigger a price markdown.
  • Moisture & Oil: Industrial Brass Turnings are often docked if they are saturated with cutting fluids or coolant.
  • Physical Prep: Removing steel stems from Water Meters or stripping plastic from Brass Shells increases the recovery rate at the smelter.
💡 Pro tip: Always separate your 'Red' from your 'Yellow.' Red brass has a higher copper content and typically pays significantly more per pound than the standard yellow variety.