Estimate what yellow brass, red brass, shells, radiators, mixed brass, or bronze could be worth after accounting for weight and preparation.
Common faucets, fixtures, valves, and hardware with no significant nonmetal attached.
Mostly metal, sorted by grade, with obvious steel, plastic, rubber, and loose debris removed.
Sort bronze, red brass, yellow brass, shells, and radiator material before you go. Remove loose steel, plastic, rubber, and obvious nonmetal where it is safe and practical.
These are U.S. national average estimates, not a cash offer. Scrap yards set their own grades, deductions, minimum weights, and identification rules. Call before processing a large load.
Find a nearby scrap buyerReference prices refreshed Aug 24, 2026 from sampled public U.S. yard boards. Local payouts vary by grade and buyer. See current prices.
The calculator begins with RecycleFind's current sampled U.S. yard-price reference for brass. It converts kilograms when needed, then adjusts the starting rate for the material's preparation level. The range gives room for the local yard's grading and market conditions.
Brass is not always yellow. Separate bronze and red brass when you can, and do not assume every fitting is brass. A magnet can help identify attached steel, but it cannot identify the brass alloy itself.
Brass value depends on the alloy, cleanliness, and local yard demand. Clean yellow and red brass are generally graded separately from mixed brass, shells, brass radiators, and bronze. Check a local buyer's price and grading rules before selling.
Yellow brass commonly contains more zinc and is used in fixtures and hardware. Red brass has more copper and is often found in valves and plumbing fittings. Yards may pay different rates, so keep the grades separate when possible.
Yes, when it is safe and practical. Steel screws, plastic handles, rubber, and other attachments can lead to a lower grade or a weight deduction. Ask the yard what level of preparation it expects for your material.
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