Brass Scrap Prices in Illinois
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Illinois vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — Illinois
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in Illinois
In Illinois, brass reaches the scrap stream by way of manufacturing, finance, food processing, and rail logistics. Expect separate prices for Yellow Brass and Red Brass. Clean, sorted Red Brass sits at the top of the board while Yellow Brass is priced for the extra processing it needs. Dozens of yards in Illinois take brass, and sellers near Chicago, Springfield, and Kankakee have the largest number of buyers to compare. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Illinois yards close to the consuming buyers of fittings foundries and pump manufacturers. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Illinois 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 Illinois
- A Metals Scrap Inc— Chicago
- A Reliable— Blue Island
- A Scrap Metal Company— Alsip
- Ace Iron & Metals Inc— Joliet
- Adams Scrap Metal— Roselle
- Addison Metals— Elmhurst
- Addison Recycling— Addison
- AdelmanВ’s Resource Solutions— Chicago
- Advance Enterprises, Inc.— Mokena
- Advanced Antennas— Springfield
- Advanced Recycling— Springfield
- Advantage Recycling— Champaign
- Advantage Recycling— Danville
- Akat Scrap Metal— Hinsdale
- All Around Auto & Tire— Pekin
- All Metal Recycling— Franklin Park
- All-Brite Anodizing— Northlake
- Allegiance Metal Recycling— Naperville
- Alliance Metal Recycling Inc— Aurora
- Alpha Metals— Chicago
- Alter Metal Recycling— Rock Island
- Alter Metal Recycling— Peoria
- Alter Metal Recycling— Peoria
- Alter Recycling— Bartonville
- Alter Scrap Metal Recycling— Bloomington
Frequently asked about brass in Illinois
What is the brass scrap price in Illinois today?
This page lists the current US national average for every brass grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Illinois 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 Illinois buy brass?
Dozens of yards in Illinois list brass among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Chicago, Springfield, and Kankakee. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest brass price in Illinois?
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 Illinois yards on the same day.
How should I prepare brass before selling it in Illinois?
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 Illinois yards require from sellers of brass?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.