We buy all grades of scrap brass and bronze — yellow brass plumbing, red brass valves, brass shell casings, brass radiators, bronze bearings, and more. Brass is one of the highest-value common scrap metals. Call Sean at 954-488-0700 for today's brass prices.
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| Grade / Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass (Plumbing/Pipe) | Faucets, fittings, valves — clean | $2.40/lb |
| Red Brass | Valves, pump housings, high copper content | $3.20/lb |
| Brass Shells / Casings | Spent ammunition casings | $2.80/lb |
| Clean Brass Radiators | No steel, no plastic, no solder | $2.15/lb |
| Dirty Brass (Irony) | Chrome-plated, with steel attachments | $0.57/lb |
| Bronze (Bearings/Bushings) | Tin bronze, phosphor bronze | $3.90/lb |
| Brass Water Meters | Mixed grades, with iron housing | $1.00–$1.75/lb |
| Brass Keys | Cut keys, lock cylinders | $1.80/lb |
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy that is one of the most valuable common scrap metals available. Its distinctive gold-yellow color makes it easy to identify, and its high copper content (60–90% depending on the alloy) gives it significant scrap value. Brass is widely used in plumbing fixtures, ammunition casings, musical instruments, decorative hardware, marine fittings, and industrial valve components.
Yellow brass (C26000, C27000) is the most common type, containing approximately 60–70% copper and 30–40% zinc. It is found in plumbing fittings, door hardware, lamp fixtures, and decorative items. Red brass (C23000, C83600) contains 85–90% copper with the balance in zinc and tin, making it significantly more valuable. Red brass is commonly found in water meter housings, fire hydrant components, and high-quality valve bodies. The higher the copper content, the more valuable the brass scrap.
While brass is a copper-zinc alloy, bronze is primarily a copper-tin alloy. Bronze is typically harder and more corrosion-resistant than brass, and it commands a higher scrap price. Common bronze items include bearings, bushings, ship propellers, bells, and statuary. Phosphor bronze (containing phosphorus for added strength) is particularly valuable and is used in springs, electrical connectors, and precision instruments.
To maximize your brass scrap value, separate yellow brass from red brass and bronze, as each commands a different price. Remove any steel, iron, plastic, or rubber attachments — "clean" brass with no contamination pays significantly more than "irony" or "dirty" brass. Brass shells should be separated from live ammunition (we only buy spent casings). For plumbing brass, remove chrome-plated fixtures from clean brass fittings when possible.
Plumbing renovations produce large quantities of brass fittings, valves, and pipe. HVAC systems contain brass components in expansion valves and fittings. Shooting ranges and ammunition reloaders generate brass shell casings. Marine and industrial applications produce brass and bronze components from pumps, propellers, and valve systems. Locksmiths accumulate brass keys and lock cylinders. Musical instrument repair shops generate brass from horns, trumpets, and saxophones.
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