Yellow Brass Price Today: $3.03/lb
Current US scrapyard prices for Yellow Brass average $3.03/lb, typically trading between $2.80 and $3.34/lb across 33 reporting facilities. Review physical grading criteria, preparation tips to prevent scale downgrades, and regional price spreads nationwide.
What counts as Yellow Brass
Yellow brass solids are plumbing fittings, faucets, door hardware, and decorative pieces. They are roughly 60 to 70 percent copper. Brass with iron attached, turnings, and refinery brass are priced separately.
Estimate your scale payout
Calculate the estimated cash payout for your Yellow Brass based on current low, average, and high scrapyard scale rates.
Yellow Brass Price Trend (12 Months)
12-month historical price chart showing seasonal peaks, scale price momentum, and wholesale exchange benchmark spreads (COMEX Copper (HG)) for Yellow Brass.
Yellow Brass Prices by State
Compare average Yellow Brass prices across reporting US states to identify regional price spreads and local buyer demand.
| State | Average Price | Typical Range | Reporting Yards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $3.00/lb | $3.00 – $3.00 | 8 | State Rates → |
| Texas | $3.54/lb | $2.75 – $4.01 | 5 | State Rates → |
| Tennessee | $3.20/lb | $2.00 – $3.63 | 4 | State Rates → |
| West Virginia | $2.83/lb | $2.50 – $3.00 | 3 | State Rates → |
| Georgia | $2.94/lb | $2.87 – $3.00 | 2 | State Rates → |
| Pennsylvania | $3.27/lb | $3.10 – $3.50 | 2 | State Rates → |
| Florida | $2.90/lb | $2.90 – $2.90 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Kansas | $2.95/lb | $2.95 – $2.95 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Kentucky | $2.15/lb | $2.05 – $2.15 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Massachusetts | $3.10/lb | $3.10 – $3.10 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Missouri | $3.50/lb | $3.50 – $3.50 | 1 | State Rates → |
| New Jersey | $3.30/lb | $3.30 – $3.30 | 1 | State Rates → |
| North Carolina | $2.35/lb | $2.35 – $2.35 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Ohio | $2.25/lb | $2.25 – $2.25 | 1 | State Rates → |
| Oklahoma | $3.29/lb | $3.29 – $3.29 | 1 | State Rates → |
How to get the best price for Yellow Brass
Follow these scrapyard grading standards and preparation tips to ensure your Yellow Brass meets top-tier scale specifications without deductions.
Remove steel nipples and iron handles.
Keep red brass apart if you have enough to justify a separate pile.
Put turnings and shavings in a separate container, not with solids.
Commercial water meters and brass valves with iron internals or handles are bought as 'dirty brass' or 'irony brass' unless dismantled.
How it compares with similar grades
Yellow brass solids pay less than red brass and more than irony or refinery brass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common answers on scrap metal grading standards, scale payout rules, sorting methods, and scale ticket calculations.
What is yellow brass worth per pound today?
Yellow Brass averages $3.03/lb nationally as of Oct 12, 2026. That is about 45.2% of the COMEX Copper (HG) price.
What is the difference between yellow brass and similar grades?
Yellow brass solids pay less than red brass and more than irony or refinery brass.
Why is my scrap yard paying a different price for yellow brass?
The figure here is a national average of prices posted by US scrap yards. Each yard sets its own price based on nearby mill demand, freight, how much you bring, and how it grades your load. Most reports fall between $2.80 and $3.34 per pound. Call two or three yards and ask what grade they would pay for your yellow brass.
How do I tell yellow brass from red brass?
Yellow brass looks gold-yellow, like faucets and door hardware. Red brass is more copper-colored, like many valves and plumbing fittings. Neither is magnetic. If it looks mostly yellow, expect a yellow brass price.