Brass Scrap Price Trends

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Brass category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 7 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $1.52 to $2.11.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~65.4% (-$3.98 / lb). Based on 11 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 38%–91%.
✓ All 11 grades are within normal market range

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. →

Current Brass & Bronze Scrap Prices 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.

Water Meters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.75 / lbRange: $3.70 – $3.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Red Brass Based on 5 yards
Avg. Price:$3.28 / lbRange: $2.60 – $3.95 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.4%
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+6.6% / 90 days
Bronze Scrap U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.25 / lbRange: $2.80 – $3.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +6.6%
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Plumbing Brass U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.73 / lbRange: $2.70 – $2.75 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -3.1%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 6 yards
Avg. Price:$2.63 / lbRange: $2.45 – $2.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.9%
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Brass Shells Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$1.98 / lbRange: $1.55 – $2.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass EDM Wire Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$1.80 / lbRange: $1.80 – $1.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Turnings Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$1.63 / lbRange: $1.50 – $1.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Refinery Brass Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.98 / lbRange: $0.95 – $1.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Breakage Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.60 / lbRange: $0.60 – $0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.60 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Top Scrap Yards Buying Brass in Pennsylvania

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

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Brenner Recycling

Hazleton, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$2.80 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
Red Brass
$3.95 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (1%)
Updated 5/4/2026

Iron City Steel & Recycling

Crescent Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
Brass Shells
$1.55 / lb
Dirty Brass
$0.95 / lb
Updated 4/25/2026

JFR Salvage Inc

Stroud Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$2.80 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
Red Brass
$3.75 / lb|🠅 $0.30 (9%)
Updated 4/15/2026

Sahd Metal Recycling

Columbia, Pennsylvania1 grade on price list
Brass
$2.50 / lb|🠅 $0.40 (19%)
Updated 3/22/2026

SOS Metals Inc.

Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
YELLOW BRASS
$2.00 / lb|🠇 $0.10 (5%)
RED BRASS
$2.60 / lb|🠇 $0.10 (4%)
Updated 3/12/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania3 grades on price list
RED BRASS
$3.25 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (8%)
YELLOW BRASS TURNINGS
$1.75 / lb|🠇 $0.55 (24%)
IRONY RED OR YELLOW BRASS
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

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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 Pennsylvania.

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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
Water Meters $6.09 COMEX$3.75
High Grade62%
Red Brass $6.09 COMEX$3.28
High Grade54%
Bronze Scrap $6.09 COMEX$3.25
High Grade53%
Plumbing Brass $6.09 COMEX$2.73
High Grade45%
Yellow Brass Solids $6.09 COMEX$2.63
Mid Grade43%
Brass Shells $6.09 COMEX$1.98
Mid Grade32%
Brass EDM Wire $6.09 COMEX$1.80
Mid Grade30%
Brass Turnings $6.09 COMEX$1.63
Low Grade27%
Refinery Brass $6.09 COMEX$0.98
Low Grade16%
Brass Breakage $6.09 COMEX$0.60
Low Grade10%
Irony Brass $6.09 COMEX$0.60
Low Grade10%

📊 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.