ScrapToday’s Brass Scrap Prices in the US
In-depth analytics for brass scrap prices in the US. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with COMEX Copper exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.
Price trends for brass scrap by grade
over the last 6 monthsIn the last 6 months in the Brass category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 7 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.
Brass scrap prices by grade in the US
Yellow brass solids pay the most; brass breakage and turnings carry deductions for contamination. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.
Scrap yards paying the most for brass scrap in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
Stuff Recycling
JFR Salvage Inc
CMC Recycling
Brenner Recycling
CMC Recycling
CMC Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶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 across the U.S..
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.
| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brass | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $4.43/ lb | High Grade•68% |
| Water Meters | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $3.75/ lb | High Grade•58% |
| Bronze Scrap | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $3.35/ lb | High Grade•52% |
| Yellow Brass Solids | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $3.29/ lb | Mid Grade•51% |
| Plumbing Brass | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $3.05/ lb | Mid Grade•47% |
| Brass EDM Wire | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $3.00/ lb | Mid Grade•46% |
| Brass Shells | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $2.80/ lb | Mid Grade•43% |
| Brass Turnings | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $1.93/ lb | Low Grade•30% |
| Refinery Brass | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $1.46/ lb | Low Grade•22% |
| Irony Brass | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $1.28/ lb | Low Grade•20% |
| Brass Breakage | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $1.05/ lb | Low Grade•16% |
📊 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.
Map of scrap yards buying brass scrap
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for brass scrap. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.