Brass Scrap Prices in Louisiana
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Louisiana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — Louisiana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in Louisiana
The Louisiana market for brass scrap follows the state's mix of petrochemicals, oil and gas, ports and shipping, and seafood. 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 Louisiana, dozens of yards accept brass; the largest clusters are in Abbeville, New Orleans, and Shreveport. Regional demand from fittings foundries and pump manufacturers across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady brass buying in Louisiana. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Louisiana 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 Louisiana
- 360 Trucking LLC— Violet
- 5 Star Rubbish Removal— Abbeville
- 590 Towing & Recovery— Abbeville
- 611 Metals Recycling— Abbeville
- A & R Towing & Recovery Inc— Abbeville
- A Aaah One Call— Abbeville
- A to Z Auto Dismantling & Sales— Abbeville
- A+ Metals & Recycling— Abbeville
- A-1 Auto Removal— Abbeville
- A1 Salvage and Demolition Inc.— Abbeville
- AAA AUTO RECYCLING & REMOVAL— Abbeville
- AAA Recycling & Core Supply— Abbeville
- ALL CAR TOWING AND RECOVERY— Abbeville
- ALPHA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES— Abbeville
- AT's Car & Truck Removal— Abbeville
- AXA Auto Salvage— Abbeville
- Aarons Towing— Abbeville
- Abel's Moving Services/ Mudanzas— Abbeville
- Able Alloy— Abbeville
- Absolute Auto Truck Salvage Co Inc— Abbeville
- Accurate Automobile Salvage— Abbeville
- Ace Towing & Scrap— Abbeville
- Action Metal Recycling— Abbeville
- Advanced Metals— Abbeville
- Airline Salvage Inc— Metairie
Frequently asked about brass in Louisiana
What is the brass scrap price in Louisiana today?
This page lists the current US national average for every brass grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Louisiana 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 Louisiana buy brass?
The yards listed on this page accept brass. In Louisiana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Abbeville, New Orleans, and Shreveport. 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 Louisiana?
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 Louisiana yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare brass before selling it in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.