Brass Scrap Prices in Arizona
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arizona vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — Arizona
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in Arizona
Brass scrap in Arizona moves through yards that serve semiconductor manufacturing, mining, aerospace, and construction. Yards price brass by grade: Yellow Brass and Red Brass. Keep Red Brass apart from Yellow Brass and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Arizona list brass among what they buy, with the widest choice around Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Demand from fittings foundries and pump manufacturers in the Southwest and along the Gulf keeps brass moving through Arizona yards. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Arizona yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Brass in Arizona
- A & J Recyling— Phoenix
- A To Z Auto Recycler— Phoenix
- AMCEP Metals— Tucson
- AZ Metals— Mesa
- Ace Iron— Mesa
- Advanced Metal Sales LLC— Phoenix
- Airco Products— Tucson
- Allfab Engineering— Phoenix
- Alliance Steel— Scottsdale
- American Metals Co— Mesa
- American Metals Company— Chandler
- Arizona Environmental Recyclng— Phoenix
- Arizona Metal Management— Phoenix
- Arizona Pick A Part Inc— Mohave Valley
- Arizona Recycles LLC— Tucson
- Arizona Recycling— Phoenix
- Arizona Scrap Iron & Metal Inc— Phoenix
- Arizona Spring Co— Tucson
- Arizona Steel & Ornamental— Tucson
- Arizona Steel & Ornamental SPL— Tucson
- Artisan Metal Works— Flagstaff
- Avondale Recycling Center— Avondale
- Barry Metals Co Inc— Phoenix
- Battery Lead Salvage— Phoenix
- Bonita Steel Builders— Tucson
Frequently asked about brass in Arizona
What is the brass scrap price in Arizona today?
This page lists the current US national average for every brass grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Arizona yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Arizona buy brass?
The yards listed on this page accept brass. In Arizona the largest number of buyers to compare are around Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest brass price in Arizona?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip steel screws, rubber gaskets, and chrome plating, and keep Red Brass separate from Yellow Brass. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Arizona yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest brass price at a Arizona yard?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip steel screws, rubber gaskets, and chrome plating, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
What do Arizona yards require from sellers of brass?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Arizona yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.