Average scrap price for Bronze Scrap

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 9/17/2026.
$3.58/ lb−$0.47 (11.6%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $3.58
Lowest price ⓘ$3.00
Highest price$4.15Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $3.00): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($3.58): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($4.15+): 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 $2.20 to $4.15.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Bronze Scrap in the US

Scrap yards in the US buying Bronze Scrap — 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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Conservit, Inc.

Listed as: Yellow/Bronze Brass
18656 Leslie Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Plan route
$3.00/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Greener Recycling

Listed as: BRONZE
20749 Prairie St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Plan route
$2.80/ lb

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Compare Bronze Scrap prices with other Brass grades

See the exact price difference between Bronze Scrap and similar grades like Red Brass or Plumbing Brass. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Bronze Scrap
Bronze Scrap Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.58 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +46.4%
Red Brass Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.68 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.4%
Price analytics
Plumbing Brass Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +8.0%
Price analytics
Yellow Brass Solids Based on 20 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
Price analytics
Brass Shells Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.83 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +7.5%
Price analytics
Brass Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Water Meters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.00 / 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%
Price analytics
Brass Breakage Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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Price trend: Bronze Scrap at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Bronze Scrap at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Bronze Scrap

The table below shows the daily price history for Bronze Scrap 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)
$3.58 / lb−$0.47$4.15 – $4.15
9/14/2026 $4.05 / lb−$0.05$4.05 – $4.05
8/28/2026 $4.10 / lb+$1.10$4.10 – $4.10
5/27/2026 $3.00 / lb+$0.20$3.00 – $3.00
5/15/2026 $2.80 / lb−$0.90$2.80 – $2.80
5/4/2026 $3.70 / lb+$0.10$3.70 – $3.70
3/27/2026 $3.60 / lb+$0.15$3.60 – $3.60
3/4/2026 $3.45 / lb+$0.55$3.45 – $3.45
2/17/2026 $2.90 / lb+$0.70$2.60 – $3.30
12/12/2025 $2.20 / lb−$0.85$2.20 – $2.20
12/4/2025 $3.05 / lb+$0.10$3.05 – $3.05
11/20/2025 $2.95 / lb+$1.03$2.95 – $2.95
11/3/2025 $1.92 / lb−$0.83$1.92 – $1.92
9/29/2025 $2.75 / lb+$0.05$2.75 – $2.75
9/7/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.65$2.70 – $2.70
9/2/2025 $2.05 / lb−$0.70$2.05 – $2.05
7/1/2025 $2.75 / lb+$0.15$2.75 – $2.75
5/17/2025 $2.60 / lb+$0.95$2.60 – $2.60
4/30/2025 $1.65 / lb−$0.85$1.65 – $1.65
4/20/2025 $2.50 / lb−$0.15$2.50 – $2.50
3/15/2025 $2.65 / lb+$0.65$2.65 – $2.65
2/14/2025 $2.00 / lb−$0.90$2.00 – $2.00
1/17/2025 $2.90 / lb+$0.50$2.90 – $2.90
12/4/2024 $2.40 / lb+$0.15$2.40 – $2.40
8/15/2024 $2.25 / lb−$0.35$2.25 – $2.25
7/21/2024 $2.60 / lb+$0.10$2.60 – $2.60
6/25/2024 $2.50 / lb+$0.25$2.50 – $2.50
6/16/2024 $2.25 / lb−$0.20$2.25 – $2.25
3/27/2024 $2.45 / lb+$0.45$2.45 – $2.45
2/27/2024 $2.00 / lb−$0.40$2.00 – $2.00
2/25/2024 $2.40 / lb+$0.05$2.40 – $2.40
9/30/2023 $2.35 / lb+$0.10$2.35 – $2.35
6/9/2023 $2.25 / lb−$0.10$2.25 – $2.25
5/22/2023 $2.35 / lb−$0.05$2.35 – $2.35
3/24/2023 $2.40 / lb+$0.05$2.40 – $2.40
2/7/2023 $2.35 / lb+$0.25$2.35 – $2.35
12/12/2022 $2.10 / lb−$0.20$2.10 – $2.10
12/7/2022 $2.30 / lb+$0.50$2.30 – $2.30
11/30/2022 $1.80 / lb−$0.45$1.80 – $1.80
7/6/2022 $2.25 / lb−$0.45$2.25 – $2.25
5/30/2022 $2.70 / lb+$0.35$2.70 – $2.70
5/26/2022 $2.35 / lb−$0.35$2.35 – $2.35
5/21/2022 $2.70 / lb+$0.20$2.70 – $2.70
5/18/2022 $2.50 / lb−$0.25$2.50 – $2.50
4/16/2022 $2.75 / lb+$0.10$2.75 – $2.75
3/19/2022 $2.65 / lb−$0.10$2.65 – $2.65
3/12/2022 $2.75 / lb+$0.60$2.75 – $2.75
1/22/2022 $2.15 / lb−$0.50$2.15 – $2.15
1/12/2022 $2.65 / lb+$0.15$2.65 – $2.65
12/9/2021 $2.50 / lb+$0.50$2.50 – $2.50
9/22/2021 $2.00 / lb−$0.35$2.00 – $2.00
8/23/2021 $2.35 / lb−$0.13$2.35 – $2.35
8/18/2021 $2.48 / lb−$0.07$2.48 – $2.48
7/29/2021 $2.55 / lb+$0.10$2.55 – $2.55
7/25/2021 $2.45 / lb+$0.50$2.45 – $2.45
4/22/2021 $1.95 / lb−$0.05$1.95 – $1.95
3/4/2021 $2.00 / lb+$0.21$2.00 – $2.00
1/27/2021 $1.79 / lb−$0.03$1.79 – $1.79
1/26/2021 $1.82 / lb+$0.32$1.82 – $1.82
1/24/2021 $1.50 / lb−$0.20$1.50 – $1.50
1/17/2021 $1.70 / lb+$0.10$1.70 – $1.70
12/5/2020 $1.60 / lb−$0.05$1.60 – $1.60
12/1/2020 $1.65 / lb+$0.10$1.65 – $1.65
10/29/2020 $1.55 / lb+$0.15$1.55 – $1.55
10/20/2020 $1.40 / lb+$0.05$1.40 – $1.40
8/10/2020 $1.35 / lb−$0.13$1.35 – $1.35
8/9/2020 $1.48 / lb+$0.28$1.48 – $1.48
7/5/2020 $1.20 / lb−$0.02$1.20 – $1.20
5/12/2020 $1.22 / lb+$0.22$1.22 – $1.22
5/5/2020 $1.00 / lb−$0.13$1.00 – $1.00
4/8/2020 $1.13 / lb−$0.17$1.13 – $1.13
3/6/2020 $1.30 / lb−$0.15$1.30 – $1.30
12/16/2019 $1.45 / lb+$0.15$1.45 – $1.45
12/6/2019 $1.30 / lb+$0.05$1.30 – $1.30
11/13/2019 $1.25 / lb−$0.15$1.25 – $1.25
10/22/2019 $1.40 / lb+$0.05$1.40 – $1.40
10/19/2019 $1.35 / lb−$0.13$1.35 – $1.35
9/16/2019 $1.48 / lb+$0.03$1.48 – $1.48
7/9/2019 $1.45 / lb−$0.05$1.45 – $1.45
6/8/2019 $1.50 / lb−$0.05$1.50 – $1.50
5/8/2019 $1.55 / lb+$0.05$1.55 – $1.55
4/17/2019 $1.50 / lb+$0.10$1.50 – $1.50
3/6/2019 $1.40 / lb−$0.30$1.40 – $1.40
3/2/2019 $1.70 / lb+$0.50$1.70 – $1.70
10/13/2018 $1.20 / lb−$0.45$1.20 – $1.20
8/23/2018 $1.65 / lb+$0.25$1.65 – $1.65
8/13/2018 $1.40 / lb−$0.35$1.40 – $1.40
8/6/2018 $1.75 / lb+$0.10$1.75 – $1.75
7/16/2018 $1.65 / lb+$0.40$1.65 – $1.65
11/25/2017 $1.25 / lb+$0.20$1.25 – $1.25
10/27/2016 $1.05 / lb−$0.20$1.05 – $1.05
6/1/2016 $1.25 / lb+$0.25$1.25 – $1.25
2/23/2016 $1.00 / lb−$0.15$1.00 – $1.00
8/13/2015 $1.15 / lb−$0.05$1.15 – $1.15
7/23/2015 $1.20 / lb−$0.05$1.20 – $1.20
2/6/2015 $1.25 / lb−$0.25$1.25 – $1.25
10/9/2014 $1.50 / lb−$0.10$1.50 – $1.50