Price trends for brass scrap by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Brass category: price is steady for 9 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 $1.52 to $2.24.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~66.4% (-$4.31/ lb). Based on 11 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 42%–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. →

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.

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:$3.40/ lbRange: $2.60 – $4.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.4%
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Bronze Scrap U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.35/ lbRange: $3.00 – $3.70/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +1.5%
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Plumbing Brass U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.05/ lbRange: $3.00 – $3.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Yellow Brass Solids Based on 6 yards
Avg. Price:$2.78/ lbRange: $2.45 – $3.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.6%
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Brass Shells Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$2.10/ lbRange: $1.80 – $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 2 yards
Avg. Price:$1.58/ lbRange: $1.40 – $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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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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JFR Salvage Inc

Stroud Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$3.00/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (5%)
Red Brass
$4.00/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (3%)
Updated yesterday

Brenner Recycling

Hazleton, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
Yellow Brass
$3.10/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (3%)
Red Brass
$4.20/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (2%)
Updated 6/4/2026

Sahd Metal Recycling

Columbia, Pennsylvania1 grade on price list
Brass
$2.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
Updated 5/11/2026

Iron City Steel & Recycling

Crescent Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
Brass Shells
$2.35/ lb|🠅 $0.80 (52%)
Dirty Brass
$0.95/ lb
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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Price chart: brass scrap grades and COMEX Copper exchange data

The chart shows average yard buyout rates and COMEX Copper exchange data for your selected brass scrap grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.

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.

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Compare brass scrap grades and their value

Brass prices track COMEX Copper since brass is 55–70% copper. The higher the copper content in the alloy, the closer the payout to the copper quote. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Water Meters $6.49/ lb COMEX$3.75/ lb
High Grade58%
Red Brass $6.49/ lb COMEX$3.40/ lb
High Grade52%
Bronze Scrap $6.49/ lb COMEX$3.35/ lb
High Grade52%
Plumbing Brass $6.49/ lb COMEX$3.05/ lb
High Grade47%
Yellow Brass Solids $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.78/ lb
High Grade43%
Brass Shells $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.10/ lb
Mid Grade32%
Brass EDM Wire $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.80/ lb
Mid Grade28%
Brass Turnings $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.58/ lb
Low Grade24%
Refinery Brass $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.98/ lb
Low Grade15%
Brass Breakage $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.60/ lb
Low Grade9%
Irony Brass $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.60/ lb
Low Grade9%

📊 What determines the value of brass scrap:

  • Yellow brass solids: Clean plumbing valves, fittings, and bushings with no steel — the benchmark top grade. Priced closest to copper on the COMEX scale.
  • Red brass / semi-red brass: Higher copper content (80–85%) than yellow brass; priced above yellow brass solids at most yards.
  • Brass turnings: Must be dry and free of cutting oil. Wet or coolant-soaked turnings receive a significant per-pound deduction.
  • Irony brass: Brass with steel inserts, bolts, or iron contamination falls into this discounted grade. Separate iron before selling.
💡 Tip: Remove iron fittings and steel inserts from brass before weighing in — any iron in the lot drags the whole load to 'irony brass' pricing.