Red Brass Scrap Price Per Pound

Today's Prices — August 01, 2026

Grade / Type	Price	Trend
Red Brass (clean, sorted)	$2.00–$2.40/lb	↑
Fire Hydrant Bodies	$1.90–$2.30/lb	↑
Water Meter Housings	$2.00–$2.38/lb	↑
Pump Bodies (red brass)	$1.95–$2.35/lb	↑
Red Brass Valves	$2.00–$2.40/lb	↑
Mixed Red/Yellow Brass	$1.80–$2.20/lb	↑

What Is Red Brass?

Red brass is a copper-zinc alloy with 80–85% copper content, giving it a reddish-orange color that distinguishes it from yellow brass (65–70% copper). The higher copper content makes red brass worth significantly more per pound at the scrap yard.

Common Sources of Red Brass Scrap

Red brass is used in applications requiring high corrosion resistance and strength: fire hydrants, water meters, pump bodies, marine hardware, and industrial valves. Municipal water utility upgrades and infrastructure replacement projects generate large quantities of red brass scrap.

How to Identify Red Brass

Red brass has a distinctly reddish-orange color compared to the golden-yellow of standard brass. It is heavier than yellow brass of the same size due to higher copper content. Fire hydrant bodies, water meter housings, and pump casings are almost always red brass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is red brass worth per pound today?

As of August 01, 2026, red brass pays $2.00–$2.40/lb. It commands a 15–20% premium over yellow brass due to higher copper content. Call (754) 310-2984 for a live quote.

How do I tell red brass from yellow brass?

Red brass is more orange/reddish in color. Yellow brass is golden-yellow. Red brass is also slightly heavier for the same size piece. Fire hydrants, water meters, and pump bodies are almost always red brass.

Do you buy fire hydrant bodies?

Yes — we buy fire hydrant bodies, water meter housings, and other red brass municipal hardware. These are high-value items. Call us for pricing on your specific quantity.

Is red brass the same as bronze?

No — red brass (80–85% copper, 15–20% zinc) is different from bronze (copper-tin alloy). Both are reddish in color but have different compositions and slightly different scrap values. We buy both.

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