Brass Scrap Prices in South Carolina
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in South Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — South Carolina
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in South Carolina
In South Carolina, brass reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and tire production. 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 South Carolina take brass, and sellers near Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg 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 South Carolina. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual South Carolina 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 South Carolina
- A & J Recycling— Cowpens
- A & P Recycling Co— Sumter
- A Recycling Center— Columbia
- AAA Metal— North Charleston
- Allen's Scrap Metal— Loris
- Alma Alloys Recycling— Gaffney
- American Scrap Iron & Metals— Cayce
- Anointed Converters & Cores— Gray Court
- Augusta Road Recycling— Piedmont
- Auto Salvage Co— Ladson
- B & D Scrap Metal— North Charleston
- B J Metals— Mayesville
- Barlet's Recycling— Easley
- Belton Metal Inc— Belton
- Berkeley Scrap Metal— Moncks Corner
- Bluff Road Recycling— Columbia
- Brewer Scrap Metal— Trenton
- Brock, Jerry— West Columbia
- Bush's Containers— Florence
- Bush's Recycling Inc— Florence
- C & C Metal Recycling— Greenwood
- C Mc Lexington— Lexington
- CMC Recycling— Cayce
- CMC Recycling— Spartanburg
- Camden Steel & Metal Co— Camden
Frequently asked about brass in South Carolina
What is the brass scrap price in South Carolina today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in South 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 South Carolina buy brass?
Dozens of yards in South Carolina list brass among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest brass price in South Carolina?
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 South Carolina yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare brass before selling it in South Carolina?
Separate grades, remove steel screws, rubber gaskets, and chrome plating, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
What do South Carolina 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 South Carolina yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.