Brass is one of those metals that quietly piles up. Old taps from a bathroom reno, plumbing offcuts from a job, door handles from a clean-out, even odd bits from a shed tidy. If it’s sitting around taking up space, you can bring it into Action Metal Recyclers in Oxley and get paid for it. We are your local scrap metal recycling experts.
What brass items can you recycle?
Brass is common in homes and worksites because it’s durable and resists corrosion. You’ll often find it in:
- Bathroom and kitchen taps
- Valves, fittings, and pipe connectors
- Door knobs, locks, and hinges
- Water meters and plumbing hardware
- Musical instruments and decorative pieces
If you’re unsure whether something is brass, bring a small sample in and the team can help you identify it.
Why brass grading matters
Brass scrap prices change regularly, so it’s worth selling sooner rather than later. What you get paid depends on two big things: the grade of the brass and how clean it is. The main “value killer” is contamination. Plastic coatings, steel screws, rubber, lead, and other attachments can downgrade the load.
A quick prep checklist:
- Separate brass from other metals (even a separate bucket helps)
- Remove obvious plastic, rubber, and steel attachments where you can
- Keep small parts together in a bag or tub so nothing gets lost
- If you have brass turnings (shavings), keep them as dry and clean as possible
Common brass categories you might hear about
Brass is usually sorted into categories based on colour, composition, and attachments. Examples include:
- Brass Mixed (Plumbers Brass / Honey Brass): mixed yellow brass solids such as castings, rod, tube, and general yellow brass
- Coast Brass: mixed brass and red brasses with some attachments (within limits)
- Gun Metal: higher copper-content brass, often deeper in colour, including valves and machinery parts
- Brass Turnings: machining shavings that need to stay free of excess oil and mixed metals
Not sure what you have? Bring a sample in and get an accurate quote from our friendly team.
Why Oxley locals choose Action Metal Recyclers
Our Oxley scrap metal recycling site is set up for everyone from weekend clean-ups to commercial loads. You can drop off anything from small amounts through to large quantities, and the process is straightforward: arrive during opening hours, provide photo ID, weigh your load, and get paid.
Oxley trading hours:
- Mon to Fri 7:00am to 4:30pm
- Saturday 7:00am to 11:30am
Need to clear a bigger site or workshop?
Brass often comes mixed in with a wider clean-up. If you’ve got a larger job, Action Metal Recyclers can also help with scrap metal bins, weigh and pay collections, and commercial clean-ups.
If you’re in Oxley, turn that brass pile into cash and get your space back. Get in touch with Action Metal Recyclers, your Oxley scrap metal recycling experts.
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