Scrap Brass Prices in Vancouver
Scrap brass in Vancouver is about $5.10/kg ($2.31/lb) on our index as of November 12, 2026. That is the national benchmark, calculated from the a 65% copper / 35% zinc blend of the copper and zinc spot prices spot price; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Vancouver yard. The top grade, Yellow Brass, ranges $4.73/kg to $5.29/kg.
Brass is less plentiful in Vancouver than in older eastern cities. If you have a significant quantity of sorted brass, you may get a better offer by calling ahead — yards in a low-supply period often improve their bid.
Brass Grades & Price Ranges
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| Grade | Price Range |
|---|---|
TopYellow Brass Standard brass alloy used in most plumbing fittings, valves, and decorative hardware. | $4.73/kg – $5.29/kg |
Higher copper-content brass with a more reddish hue. Used in water fittings and fire protection equipment. | $5.36/kg – $6.07/kg |
Where this price comes from
These are index estimates, not quotes from any scrap yard. Yards set their own buying prices, so call ahead.
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| National brass benchmark | $5.10/kg | Calculated: a 65% copper / 35% zinc blend of the copper and zinc spot prices spot price × a fixed 38.5% ratio | November 12, 2026 |
| Spot prices used | copper + zinc | Daily feed from MetalpriceAPI (metalpriceapi.com) | November 12, 2026 |
| Ratio | 38.5% | Set on August 23, 2026 so the index started at $5.20/kg, then held constant. Daily moves are capped at 12%. | August 23, 2026 |
| Vancouver figure | $5.10/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | November 12, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site, moved each day by the same percentage as the benchmark | November 12, 2026 |
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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap brass in Vancouver today?
Our index puts scrap brass at about $5.10/kg ($2.31/lb) as of November 12, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Vancouver yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Vancouver brass price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Vancouver page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Vancouver can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the brass price calculated?
The benchmark is the a 65% copper / 35% zinc blend of the copper and zinc spot prices spot price, taken from a daily commodity price feed, multiplied by a fixed 38.5% ratio that has been held constant since August 23, 2026. It is updated each day the feed runs.
Which brass grade pays the most?
On our index the highest grade is Yellow Brass, at $4.73/kg to $5.29/kg. Standard brass alloy used in most plumbing fittings, valves, and decorative hardware.
Do I need ID to sell scrap brass in Vancouver?
Rules on seller ID are set by provinces and municipalities, and many yards ask for government photo ID. Bring a driver's licence or passport and check with the yard before you go.