Brass Scrap Prices in North Carolina
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in North Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — North Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in North Carolina
The North Carolina market for brass scrap follows the state's mix of biotechnology, banking, furniture, and textile-derived industries. 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 North Carolina take brass, and sellers near Charlotte, Asheville, and Greensboro have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from fittings foundries and pump manufacturers across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady brass buying in North Carolina. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; North Carolina 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 North Carolina
- 5th element scrap metal— Charlotte
- A & E Salvage— New London
- A L Lowder Inc— Albemarle
- A Scrap Yard— Charlotte
- A&F Bulk And Waste Removal— Shelby
- A-1 Recycling— Connelly Springs
- A1 Scrap Metal— Granite Falls
- APB Wrecker Service— Charlotte
- Action Demolition & Recycling— Dallas
- All Metal Recycling— Wilmington
- Aluminum Recycling— Greensboro
- Always Buying Scrap Inc— Durham
- Amaris Junk Car Removel— Greensboro
- American Metal & Parts Co— Garner
- American Metal Transfer LLC— Elizabeth City
- American Recycling-western Nc— Candler
- Amity Metals International— Charlotte
- Anc Foam Recycling Corp— Charlotte
- Asheboro Recycling Center— Asheboro
- Asheville Metal Recycle— Asheville
- Atlantic Scrap & Processing Omni Source— Winston Salem
- Atlantic Scrap Processing— Wilmington
- Auto Buyers— Fayetteville
- Auto Parts— Shelby
- Auto Parts U Pull— Charlotte
Frequently asked about brass in North Carolina
What is the brass scrap price in North Carolina today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in North Carolina 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 North Carolina buy brass?
The yards listed on this page accept brass. In North Carolina the largest number of buyers to compare are around Charlotte, Asheville, and Greensboro. 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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina yards on the same day.
How should I prepare brass before selling it in North Carolina?
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.
Do I need ID to sell brass scrap in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.