Brass Scrap Prices in Ohio
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Ohio vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — Ohio
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in Ohio
The Ohio market for brass scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, plastics, and healthcare. 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. Dozens of yards in Ohio list brass among what they buy, with the widest choice around Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Because fittings foundries and pump manufacturers are concentrated across the Midwest, Ohio yards rarely sit on brass for long. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Ohio yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Brass in Ohio
- 3-D Scrap Metals— Lorain
- 6400 Stock— Cleveland
- A & B Iron & Metal Company— Dayton
- A & B Metal Recycling— Cleveland
- A J Recycling— Kinsman
- A&S Salvage— Hammondsville
- A-1 Hauling & Dumpster Service— Warren
- A-Z Recycling Inc.— Columbus
- AMG Resources Corp— Youngstown
- ATruck4Hire LLC— Cleveland
- Aardvark Auto Recycling— Columbus
- Abes Auto Parts— Toledo
- Able Alloy Inc.— Cleveland
- Able Alloys— Cleveland
- Academy Metals— Eastlake
- Ace Brother's Equipment— Cleveland
- Ace Towing— Lancaster
- Adams-Brown Recycling Sta— Georgetown
- Admiral Metals— Twinsburg
- Aetna A1 Parts & Wrecking— Cleveland
- Aetna Metal Recycling— Cleveland
- Affordable Auto Parts & Salvage Inc— Ashtabula
- Akron Recycling— East Canton
- All American Recycling Company— Lorain
- All City Auto Recycling— Columbus
Frequently asked about brass in Ohio
What is the brass scrap price in Ohio today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Ohio 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 Ohio buy brass?
Dozens of yards in Ohio list brass among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest brass price in Ohio?
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 Ohio yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest brass price at a Ohio 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.
Do I need ID to sell brass scrap in Ohio?
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 Ohio yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.