Complete guide to selling your brass water meters. Compare all buyer types, pricing, and find out who pays the most for scrap water meters in 2026.
| Buyer Type | Price/lb | Pickup? | Payment Speed | Min Quantity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScrapMetalBuyers.com | $1.75-$4.50 | Yes (Free) | Same Day | No minimum | All quantities |
| Local Scrap Yard | $1.50-$2.50 | Rarely | Same Day | No minimum | Small lots, walk-in |
| eBay (Working) | $3-$15+ | No | 1-2 weeks | 1 meter | Working/NOS meters |
| Metal Recycler | $1.75-$3.00 | Yes | Net 30 | 1,000+ lbs | Large industrial lots |
| Brass Foundry | $2.50-$3.50 | Yes | Net 15-30 | 5,000+ lbs | Clean brass only |
| Craigslist/Facebook | $2-$4 | Varies | Immediate | No minimum | Local cash deals |
We specialize in brass water meters and understand their true value. Unlike general scrap yards that classify meters as "mixed brass," we grade them properly and pay accordingly. Free commercial pickup nationwide for 500+ lb lots.
Most convenient option for small quantities. Drive in, weigh your meters, get paid cash. However, most scrap yards classify water meters as "mixed brass" or "dirty brass" and pay $0.50-$1.50 less per pound than specialty buyers.
If your meters are in working condition (especially 2" and larger), eBay can yield 5-50x scrap value. A working 2" Neptune T-10 sells for $400-$900 on eBay vs $44-$100 as scrap. However, this only works for functional meters — damaged/obsolete meters should go to scrap.
Large-scale metal recyclers and brass foundries buy in bulk (typically 1,000+ lbs minimum). They offer pickup but usually pay on Net 30 terms. Best for municipalities or large contractors with thousands of meters.
If you're wondering whether you can sell water meters, here are the most common sources:
The largest source of scrap water meters. When cities upgrade to smart meters or AMI systems, they remove thousands of old brass meters. These are typically sold through public auction, sealed bids, or direct sale to licensed recyclers. If you work for a municipality, contact us for bulk pricing on your meter replacement program.
Licensed plumbers remove old meters during renovations, service line replacements, and new construction. These meters accumulate quickly — a busy plumber might remove 5-20 meters per month. Rather than making individual trips to the scrap yard, many plumbers accumulate meters and sell in bulk for better pricing.
Scrap dealers who accumulate water meters from various sources can sell directly to us for better pricing than their local yard offers. We buy sorted, graded lots at premium prices because we understand the true value of brass water meters.
Building demolitions yield water meters, along with other valuable brass plumbing components. Demolition companies that separate and sort their metals earn significantly more than those who sell everything as mixed scrap.
Multi-unit buildings (apartments, condos, commercial complexes) may have dozens of individual water meters. When these are replaced during renovations or upgrades, the old meters have significant scrap value.
Call now for an instant quote. Free pickup on commercial quantities.
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