Brass Scrap Prices in Wyoming
National average for every brass grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Wyoming vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Brass Grades — Wyoming
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | $3.65 | /lb |
| Red Brass | $4.37 | /lb |
Brass scrap in Wyoming
In Wyoming, brass reaches the scrap stream by way of energy, mining, and agriculture. 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. A dozen or so yards in Wyoming list brass among what they buy, with the widest choice around Cheyenne, Casper, and Cody. Export demand through West Coast ports supports brass prices in Wyoming, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Wyoming 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 Wyoming
- AAA Recycling & Salvage— Laramie
- Federal Auto Recycling— Riverton
- Knighthawk Towing— Cheyenne
- M & T Recycling— Torrington
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Gillette
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rock Springs
- Purvis Shop & Salvage Yard— Cody
- Regional Recycling— Cody
- Rubens' Metals— Cheyenne
- V & V Salvage— Rawlins
- Welding Shop & Mfg— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Salvage Co.— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Steel & Fe— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Steel & Recycling Iron & Metals Inc— Casper
Frequently asked about brass in Wyoming
What is the brass scrap price in Wyoming today?
This page lists the current US national average for every brass grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Wyoming yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Wyoming buy brass?
The yards listed on this page accept brass. In Wyoming the largest number of buyers to compare are around Cheyenne, Casper, and Cody. 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 Wyoming?
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 Wyoming yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest brass price at a Wyoming yard?
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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.