Average scrap price for Yellow Brass Solids

180-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 9/1/2026.
$2.83/ lb−$0.22 (7.2%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $2.83
Lowest price ⓘ$2.60
Highest price$3.05Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers California
  • Low (around $2.60): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($2.83): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($3.05+): 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 $1.30 to $3.05.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Yellow Brass Solids in California

Scrap yards in California buying Yellow Brass Solids — 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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Greener Recycling

Listed as: Yellow Brass
20749 Prairie St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Plan route
$2.60/ lb
Updated 2782 days ago

Scrap Stop

Listed as: Yellow Brass
20749 Prairie St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Plan route
$2.00/ lb

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Compare Yellow Brass Solids prices with other Brass grades

See the exact price difference between Yellow Brass Solids 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 Yellow Brass Solids
Yellow Brass Solids Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Red Brass Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.60 / lb
Mix it with Yellow Brass Solids?They'll pay $2.83 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.77 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Bronze Scrap Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.58 / lb
Mix it with Yellow Brass Solids?They'll pay $2.83 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.75 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +10.8%
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Water Meters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.70 / 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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Plumbing Brass Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.88 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Refinery Brass Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.63 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +29.0%
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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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Brass Shells Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Yellow Brass Solids at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Yellow Brass Solids 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 Yellow Brass Solids

The table below shows the daily price history for Yellow Brass Solids 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)
$2.83 / lb−$0.22$1.30 – $1.30
8/25/2026 $3.05 / lb+$0.45$3.05 – $3.05
6/6/2026 $2.60 / lb−$0.60$2.60 – $2.60
6/4/2026 $3.20 / lb+$0.35$3.20 – $3.20
4/25/2026 $2.85 / lb+$0.22$2.85 – $2.85
2/17/2026 $2.63 / lb+$0.13$2.60 – $2.65
10/6/2025 $2.50 / lb+$0.15$2.50 – $2.50
8/29/2025 $2.35 / lb+$0.15$2.35 – $2.35
1/17/2025 $2.20 / lb−$0.10$2.20 – $2.20
11/14/2024 $2.30 / lb−$0.10$2.30 – $2.30
7/21/2024 $2.40 / lb+$0.10$2.40 – $2.40
4/20/2024 $2.30 / lb+$0.20$2.30 – $2.30
9/30/2023 $2.10 / lb−$0.15$2.10 – $2.10
4/1/2023 $2.25 / lb−$0.05$2.25 – $2.25
3/21/2023 $2.30 / lb+$0.20$2.30 – $2.30
12/12/2022 $2.10 / lb+$0.05$2.10 – $2.10
11/27/2022 $2.05 / lb+$0.05$2.05 – $2.05
9/29/2022 $2.00 / lb−$0.45$2.00 – $2.00
5/25/2022 $2.45 / lb−$0.05$2.45 – $2.45
5/21/2022 $2.50 / lb+$0.35$2.50 – $2.50
9/19/2021 $2.15 / lb−$0.20$2.15 – $2.15
6/21/2021 $2.35 / lb+$0.84$2.35 – $2.35
4/17/2021 $1.51 / lb−$0.49$1.51 – $1.51
3/4/2021 $2.00 / lb+$0.20$2.00 – $2.00
1/24/2021 $1.80 / lb+$0.30$1.80 – $1.80
10/23/2020 $1.50 / lb+$0.10$1.50 – $1.50
12/6/2019 $1.40 / lb−$0.10$1.40 – $1.40
8/23/2019 $1.50 / lb−$0.10$1.50 – $1.50
4/4/2019 $1.60 / lb−$0.40$1.60 – $1.60
3/2/2019 $2.00 / lb+$0.65$2.00 – $2.00
11/10/2016 $1.35 / lb+$0.05$1.35 – $1.35
9/29/2016 $1.30 / lb−$0.05$1.30 – $1.30
5/5/2016 $1.35 / lb+$0.15$1.35 – $1.35