Brass Scrap Prices in Missouri
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Missouri vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — Missouri
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in Missouri
The Missouri market for brass scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and aerospace. 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 Missouri list brass among what they buy, with the widest choice around Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Missouri yards close to the consuming buyers of fittings foundries and pump manufacturers. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Missouri 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 Missouri
- 12th Street Recyling Inc— Kansas City
- 42 Recycling Center— Ulman
- A-1 Appliance Services— Jefferson City
- Ace Auto Recovery— Blue Springs
- Ace Scrap Metals— Saint Louis
- Action Auto Salvage & Metal Recycling— Saint Louis
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clinton
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clarence
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Higginsville
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Saint Joseph
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbia
- Ahrens Steel & Welding Supplies Inc— Mexico
- Alan T Lynn Inc— Bowling Green
- Anderson Auto Salvage— Chillicothe
- Arch Metals, Inc.— Saint Louis
- Austin's Iron Works— Kansas City
- Auto Matic Sells & Financing— Trenton
- B & N Auto Parts— Springfield
- Bar Nothing Acres— Billings
- Bear Creek Auto Recyclers— Hannibal
- Berry & Son Auto Salvage— Poplar Bluff
- Big Dog Recycling— Half Way
- Bloomsdale Recycling— Bloomsdale
Frequently asked about brass in Missouri
What is the brass scrap price in Missouri today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Missouri 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 Missouri buy brass?
The yards listed on this page accept brass. In Missouri the largest number of buyers to compare are around Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. 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 Missouri?
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 Missouri yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest brass price at a Missouri 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 Missouri 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.