Brass
Recycling
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy commonly found in plumbing fittings, valves, door hardware, decorative fixtures, and ammunition casings. It's one of the higher-value scrap metals due to its copper content.
What We Accept
All items processed through certified facilities with full documentation.
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Sorting
Separated from other metals and graded: yellow brass, red brass, and semi-red brass based on copper content.
Cleaning
Steel attachments (screws, springs) removed. Clean brass commands the best rates.
Melting
Melted and re-alloyed at domestic foundries for new brass products.
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Yellow brass (most common) typically pays $1.50-$2.50/lb. Red brass (higher copper content) pays more. Pricing follows copper commodity markets since brass is primarily a copper alloy.
Yellow brass is ~60-70% copper, ~30-40% zinc — most fittings and hardware. Red brass is ~85% copper, ~15% zinc — found in valves, water meters, and some plumbing. Red brass pays more due to higher copper content.
Yes. Spent brass shell casings are a common and valuable brass scrap source. We accept all calibers in commercial quantities.
Yes, but it grades lower. Removing steel screws, springs, and other attachments before recycling results in a cleaner grade and better price.
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