Brass Scrap Prices in the U.S. and Canada
Price Updated on November 26, 2025
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.13 USD/LB for brass door knobs scrap to 5.31 USD/LB for berrylium copper solids scrap in the U.S. scrap yards.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.67 USD/LB for plumbers brass to 4.18 USD/LB for hard brass scrap in the Canada scrap yards.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
United States Brass Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Borings Scrap | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | USD/LB | 26-Nov-2025 |
| Brass Door Knobs Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 20-Nov-2025 |
| Silver Plated brass Scrap | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 19-Nov-2025 |
| Contaminated Irony Red Brass Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2025 |
| Contaminated Irony Yellow Brass Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2025 |
| Mixed Brass Shells Scrap | 2.28 | 2.28 | 2.28 | USD/LB | 07-Nov-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Shell Casings Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 07-Nov-2025 |
| Brass Borings | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 06-Nov-2025 |
| Brass Radiators Prepared Scrap | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | USD/LB | 05-Nov-2025 |
| Irony Brass Car Radiators Scrap | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.51 | USD/LB | 13-Oct-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Solids Scrap | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 13-Oct-2025 |
| 90/10 Brass Scrap | 1.86 | 1.86 | 1.86 | USD/LB | 29-Sep-2025 |
| Heavy Brass Scrap | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.56 | USD/LB | 26-Sep-2025 |
| Red Brass Secondary Scrap | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | USD/LB | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Secondary Scrap | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | USD/LB | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Plumbers brass | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 19-Aug-2025 |
| Brass Radiators Unprepared | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 14-Aug-2025 |
| Light Brass Scrap | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.34 | USD/LB | 11-Aug-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Pipe Scrap | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.33 | USD/LB | 11-Aug-2025 |
| Cocks and Faucets Scrap | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.13 | USD/LB | 07-Aug-2025 |
| Irony Red Brass Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 07-Aug-2025 |
| Irony Yellow Brass Scrap | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 07-Aug-2025 |
| Meter Brass Scrap | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | USD/LB | 07-Aug-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Unclean Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 15-Jul-2025 |
| Berrylium Copper Solids Scrap | 5.31 | 5.31 | 5.31 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| Berrylium Copper Turnings Scrap | 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.44 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| 70/30 Brass Scrap | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 29-May-2025 |
| Red Brass Solids Scrap | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | USD/LB | 26-May-2025 |
| Brass breakage | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 24-Feb-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap Dirty 60% Recovery | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 24-Feb-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap Dirty 80% Recovery | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.68 | USD/LB | 24-Feb-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Turnings Scrap | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.41 | USD/LB | 24-Feb-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Shells Scrap | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.61 | USD/LB | 20-Feb-2025 |
| Brass Shell Casings Scrap | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.34 | USD/LB | 12-Feb-2025 |
| Hard Brass Scrap | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | USD/LB | 12-Feb-2025 |
| #1 Brass Scrap | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.32 | USD/LB | 31-Jan-2025 |
| #2 Brass Scrap | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.48 | USD/LB | 31-Jan-2025 |
| Brass Faucets Scrap | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.82 | USD/LB | 04-Dec-2024 |
| Brass Turning (clean) Scrap | 1.26 | 1.27 | 1.26 | USD/LB | 04-Dec-2024 |
| Irony Brass Scrap | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 04-Dec-2024 |
| Brass Heater Cores Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 06-May-2024 |
| Composition Brass Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 06-May-2024 |
| Brass Shavings Scrap | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | USD/LB | 20-Dec-2023 |
| Coated Brass Shells Scrap | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB | 05-Jun-2023 |
| Brass Faucets Dirty Scrap | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Brass Water Meter Scrap | 1.79 | 1.91 | 1.66 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Mixed Brass Turnings Scrap | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.44 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Plumbing Brass Scrap | 1.6 | 1.62 | 1.57 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Red Brass Turnings Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Brass Pipe Scrap | 1.93 | 1.93 | 1.93 | USD/LB | 05-May-2023 |
| Semi Red Brass Scrap | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | USD/LB | 05-May-2023 |
| Chrome Brass Solids Scrap | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2022 |
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 1.64 | 1.65 | 1.64 | USD/LB | 03-Aug-2021 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 03-Aug-2021 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 03-Aug-2021 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 11-Jan-2019 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.43 | USD/LB | 09-Apr-2018 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | USD/LB | 14-Mar-2018 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 14-Mar-2018 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average brass scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest brass scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest brass scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of brass scrap in the U.S.?
- The average price for brass scrap in the U.S. was $1.58/lb on November 26, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of brass scrap in the U.S.?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the U.S. varies, but it's generally around $0.13 to $5.31 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of brass scrap worth in the United States?
- The value of 1 ton of brass scrap in the USA varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $260 to $10620 per ton.
Canada Brass Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Shell Casings Scrap | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | USD/LB | 23-Oct-2025 |
| Cocks and Faucets Scrap | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.56 | USD/LB | 23-Oct-2025 |
| Yellow Brass Solids Scrap | 3.39 | 3.39 | 3.39 | USD/LB | 23-Oct-2025 |
| Plumbers brass | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2024 |
| Brass Shavings Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 05-Apr-2024 |
| Brass CDA 360 Solids Scrap | 2.97 | 2.97 | 2.97 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2023 |
| Brass CDA 360 Turnings Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2023 |
| Mixed Brass Solids Scrap | 2.48 | 2.48 | 2.48 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2023 |
| Mixed Brass Turnings Scrap | 2.74 | 2.74 | 2.74 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2023 |
| Brass Faucets Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 18-Jul-2023 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 30-Jan-2023 |
| Brass Heater Cores Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 13-Jan-2023 |
| Irony Brass Scrap | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 22-Jun-2022 |
| Irony Red Brass Scrap | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | USD/LB | 07-Apr-2022 |
| Yellow Brass Turnings Scrap | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | USD/LB | 09-Mar-2022 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 | USD/LB | 23-Jul-2021 |
| Red Brass Turnings Scrap | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.58 | USD/LB | 25-Feb-2021 |
| Red Brass Solids Scrap | 3.69 | 3.69 | 3.69 | USD/LB | 08-Apr-2020 |
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 1.84 | 1.84 | 1.84 | USD/LB | 27-Mar-2020 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 27-Mar-2020 |
| Brass Turning (clean) Scrap | 1.99 | 1.99 | 1.99 | USD/LB | 12-Dec-2019 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.61 | 2.61 | 2.61 | USD/LB | 10-Dec-2019 |
| Hard Brass Scrap | 4.18 | 4.18 | 4.18 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.74 | 2.74 | 2.74 | USD/LB | 03-Dec-2019 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 25-Sep-2019 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average brass scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest brass scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest brass scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of brass scrap in the Canada?
- The average price for brass scrap in the Canada was $2.35/lb on November 26, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of brass scrap in the Canada?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the Canada varies, but it's generally around $0.67 to $4.18 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of brass scrap worth in the Canada?
- The value of 1 ton of brass scrap in the Canada varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $1340 to $8360 per ton.
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