Brass Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Pennsylvania vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — Pennsylvania
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania yards that buy brass draw most of their supply from steel, healthcare, energy, and food processing. 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 Pennsylvania list brass among what they buy, with the widest choice around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Pennsylvania yard rates near the national benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- 4N— Seneca
- 611 Metals Recycling— Pipersville
- A & B Scrap Metal— Philadelphia
- A & R Iron Works— Marcus Hook
- A J Catagnus Inc— Norristown
- A Surplus— Glenolden
- A-1 Specialized Services & Supplies Inc— Croydon
- AAA Scrap Iron & Metal— Pittsburgh
- AAAA Autos Wanted— Philadelphia
- ABSCOrECYCLIN G— Havertown
- AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE PITTSBURGH— Pittsburgh
- Abc Hauling & Excavating— Kingston
- Abe N Solomon Inc— Wilkes Barre
- Absco Inc— Philadelphia
- Active Auto & Metal Recycling— Pen Argyl
- Admiral Metals— Telford
- Advanced Metal Processing-Pa— Hollidaysburg
- Agar Welding Service & Steel Supply, Inc.— Walnut Bottom
- Aj Warhola Recycling Inc— Pittsburgh
- Al's Clean Out— Steelton
- Albert Gabriel Sons Inc Steel— New Castle
- Albert Sanft— Pottstown
- Alchemy Metals & Recycling— Philadelphia
- Alfieri Scrap Metal Co Inc— North Huntingdon
- Aliquippa Recycling— Aliquippa
Frequently asked about brass in Pennsylvania
What is the brass scrap price in Pennsylvania today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania buy brass?
Dozens of yards in Pennsylvania list brass among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest brass price in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania yards on the same day.
How should I prepare brass before selling it in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania 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.