Brass

£4.00/kg

West Midlands Metals Fully Licensed and Insured

We Buy Brass

Top prices for all brass scrap. Taps, fittings, valves, components. Yellow brass, red brass, all types accepted. Birmingham's brass specialists since 1964.

COPPER CONTENT

60-70%

ZINC CONTENT

30-40%

MAGNETIC

NO

RECYCLABLE

100%

Whats is Brass

Brass is a copper-zinc alloy with distinctive golden colour. Valuable for its copper content and infinitely recyclable.

Typical Composition

  • Copper (Cu) 60-70%
  • Zinc (Zn) 30-40%
  • Lead (Pb) 0-3%
  • Tin (Sn) - Trace
  • Aluminium (Al) - Trace
  • Other Elements - Trace

Key Properties

  • Golden-yellow appearance
  • Non-magnetic material
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • High copper content (valuable)
  • Easy to machine and work
  • Infinitely recyclable
  • Energy-efficient recycling
  • Widely used in plumbing

Types of Brass We Buy

We buy all forms of brass scrap from plumbers and tradespeople.

BRASS TAPS & FITTINGS

Most common brass scrap. Kitchen and bathroom taps, compression fittings, plumbing fixtures.

  • Kitchen and bathroom taps
  • Tap bodies and spouts
  • Compression fittings
  • Plumbing connectors

BRASS VALVES

High-quality brass, often red brass. Gate valves, ball valves, heating system components.

  • Gate and ball valves
  • Stop valves
  • Heating system valves
  • Industrial control valves

DOOR FURNITURE

Architectural brass from properties. Door handles, hinges, locks, cabinet hardware.

  • Door handles and knobs
  • Hinges and latches
  • Lock bodies
  • Cabinet handles

BRASS COMPONENTS

Industrial and manufacturing brass. Electrical terminals, bushings, bearings, machine parts.

  • Electrical terminals
  • Brass bushings
  • Bearing components
  • Machine parts

MARINE BRASS

Specialist naval brass from boats. Cleats, fittings, marine hardware, porthole frames.

  • Boat cleats and fittings
  • Marine hardware
  • Porthole frames
  • Deck fittings

MIXED BRASS

Various brass items and mixed collections. Household brass, assorted components, clearances.

  • Mixed brass items
  • Household brass
  • Assorted components
  • General brass scrap

What Affects Brass Pricing

Understanding these factors helps you know what to expect for your brass scrap.

BRASS TYPE

Red brass (85%+ copper) commands premium over yellow brass (60-65% copper). We identify brass types and grade accordingly.

CLEANLINESS

Clean brass with minimal non-brass attachments gets best pricing. Heavy contamination with steel or plastic reduces value.

QUANTITY

Any quantity accepted from single items upward. Bulk quantities (100kg+) from trade may qualify for improved pricing.

MARKET CONDITIONS

Brass value follows copper prices on London Metal Exchange. Our pricing reflects current copper market rates.

Dry Bright Wire
£7.80/kg
Clean Copper Tube
£7.60/kg
Heavy Copper Tube 98%
£7.10/kg
Braizery
£6.30/kg
Gun Metal
£4.70/kg
High Grade Cable
£3.80/kg
Household Cable
£2.50/kg
Low Grade Cable / SWA
£1.45/kg
Lead
£1.15/kg
H9 Aluminium Section
£1.30/kg
Alloy Wheels
£1.30/kg
Aluminium Cutts
£1.10/kg
Old Rolled Alum
£0.80/kg
Batteries
£0.30/kg
Stainless Steel
£0.50/kg
316 Stainless Steel
£1.20/kg

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Ready to sell your Brass

Get premium pricing for marine-grade stainless. Expert assessment, same-day payment, professional service. Birmingham's non-ferrous specialists since 1964.

Best Prices paid for Brass Scrap

CONVENIENCE

No need to load up your van or waste time at a scrap yard. We come to you at a time that suits your schedule, handling everything professionally.

TOP PRICES

Same competitive rates as yard drop-offs. Our prices are updated daily based on the London Metal Exchange, ensuring fair and transparent valuations.

FULLY LICENSED

Operating in full compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. All necessary licenses, full insurance, and complete waste transfer documentation.

SAME DAY PAYMENT

Once registered with us, receive same-day electronic payment directly to your bank account. No waiting, no hassle, just instant cash flow.