Average scrap price for Plumbing Brass

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 10/12/2026.
$3.26/ lb+$0.30 (10.2%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $3.26
Lowest price ⓘ$3.25
Highest price$3.25Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $3.45 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Connecticut

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $3.25): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($3.26): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($3.25+): 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 $2.75 to $3.25.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past month.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Plumbing Brass price reference for Connecticut

Scrap yards in Connecticut don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($3.31 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Plumbing Brass prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Plumbing Brass in Connecticut

These are scrap yards in Connecticut that recently updated Plumbing Brass prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Updated 22 days ago

Rubino Brothers Derby

Listed as: Plumbing Brass
2 Factory St, Derby, CT 06418 Plan route
$3.25/ lb
Updated 22 days ago

Rubino Brothers

Listed as: Plumbing Brass
560 Canal St, Stamford, CT 06902 Plan route
$3.25/ lb

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Compare Plumbing Brass prices with other Brass grades

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

Current price Plumbing Brass
Plumbing Brass Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.26 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Red Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.68 / lb
Mix it with Plumbing Brass?They'll pay $3.26 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.42 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.4%
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Bronze Scrap Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.58 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +46.4%
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Yellow Brass Solids Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
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Brass Shells Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Water Meters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Refinery Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.67 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +28.0%
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Brass Breakage Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Brass EDM Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Plumbing Brass at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Plumbing Brass 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 Plumbing Brass

The table below shows the daily price history for Plumbing Brass 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)
$3.25 / lb+$0.30$3.25 – $3.25
8/25/2026 $2.95 / lb−$0.05$2.95 – $2.95
6/4/2026 $3.00 / lb+$0.25$3.00 – $3.00