Brass Scrap Prices in Kentucky
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Kentucky vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — Kentucky
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in Kentucky
In Kentucky, brass reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, aluminum, bourbon, and logistics. The grades yards commonly quote are Yellow Brass and Red Brass; Red Brass usually earns the top rate and Yellow Brass the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Across Kentucky, dozens of yards accept brass; the largest clusters are in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Kentucky yards short shipping legs to the buyers of fittings foundries and pump manufacturers. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Kentucky yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Brass in Kentucky
- A Plus Coins— Bowling Green
- Ace Salvage— Louisville
- Ace Savage— Louisville
- Alumisource Ky— Richmond
- Amen Auto Salvage— Shepherdsville
- Amen East Auto Salvage & Recycling— Bagdad
- American Metal Supply Co— Louisville
- B F Iron & Metal Inc— Ashland
- Bailey Port Inc— Calvert City
- Baker Auto Salvage— Carrollton
- Baker Iron— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co Inc— Lexington
- Baker's Scrap Metal & Recycling— Whitesburg
- Barren County Scrap— Glasgow
- Beckner Metal Recycling— Manchester
- Bee Creek Recycling— Corbin
- Blue Grass Recycling— Burlington
- Bowling Green Recycling— Bowling Green
- CMR Scrap Metal & Waste Services— Grays Knob
- Can Dew Recycling— Wilder
- Can-Dew Recycling— Covington
- Cash paid for Vehicles— Hopkinsville
- Cates Scrap Metal— Madisonville
- Caudill's Recycling— Morehead
Frequently asked about brass in Kentucky
What is the brass scrap price in Kentucky today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Kentucky quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Kentucky buy brass?
Dozens of yards in Kentucky list brass among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest brass price in Kentucky?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove steel screws, rubber gaskets, and chrome plating, separate Red Brass from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Kentucky yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare brass before selling it in Kentucky?
Separate grades, remove steel screws, rubber gaskets, and chrome plating, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell brass scrap in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.