If you’ve ever replaced a tap or updated your door knobs, you’ve likely got a stash of brass lying around. At Action Metal Recyclers, we make it easy to turn that scrap brass into instant cash. Whether you’re cleaning out the shed or stripping down an old instrument, here’s how you can recycle brass scrap quickly and profitably with our friendly team at Action Metal Recyclers.
What Is Brass and Where to Find It
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. You’ll spot it all over the home, think bathroom and kitchen taps, door knobs, window fittings, locks, musical instruments and decorative trinkets. Because it’s so versatile, brass is one of our most popular scrap metals, and we pay top dollar for clean, grade-A material.
Steps to Recycle Your Brass Scrap
First, gather all your brass items in one place. Check for obvious attachments like plastic coatings, steel cords or leaded components and remove them if you can. The cleaner your brass, the higher the price you’ll receive.
Next, identify the type of brass you have:
- Brass Mixed consists of yellow brass castings, rod, tubing and rolled brass, free from manganese-bronze or aluminium bronze.
- Coast Brass includes mixed and red brasses with up to 10% steel or other attachments, such as water metres and taps with intact zinc handles.
- Gun Metal has a higher copper content, showing a deeper red-brown colour, and includes valves, bearings and machinery castings.
- Brass Turnings are the shavings from machining brass, provided they’re free of aluminium, manganese, excess iron, oil or moisture.
Once you’ve sorted your brass, bring it into one of our Queensland sites. Our friendly scrap buyers will give you an on-the-spot quote based on weight, grade and the current international metal exchange rate for copper and zinc.
How Much Is Your Scrap Brass Worth?
Brass prices fluctuate daily on the London Metal Exchange, so timing matters. For a precise quote, bring a small sample to any Action Metal Recyclers site and we’ll assess it instantly.
Why Choose Action Metal Recyclers?
When it comes to selling brass scrap for cash, you’ll find our service hard to beat. We’re a privately owned Australian company with over 50 years’ experience in scrap metal and waste management. Across multiple Queensland locations, we offer competitive rates, friendly staff and fast payments. You can choose cash, cheque or EFT, whatever suits you best.
FAQs About Brass Scrap Recycling
Can I leave fittings attached?
Small attachments (like screws or handles) are fine, but remove large steel parts or excessive plastic to boost your price.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is necessary. Just swing by during opening hours (Monday–Friday, 7 am–4.30 pm; Saturday, 7 am–11.30 am) and head to the public weighbridge.
Find Your Nearest Site
We’ve got you covered right across Queensland, from Oxley and Coopers Plains to Townsville, Burleigh Heads and the Sunshine Coast. For a full list of addresses and maps, visit our website.
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