brass for recycling

Brass

About Brass

Made up of zinc and copper, brass is highly valued for its workability, hardness, corrosion resistance, and attractive appearance. It is used to make a variety of items, from bathroom fixtures and fittings to musical instruments like horns and bells. Scrap brass can be recycled and repurposed into new products, check out the list below of the types of brass we accept. Give us a call to check out the price of scrap brass per pound.

Instruments

Brass is commonly used in instruments, not only because it’s more malleable and resistant to corrosion, but because it has a nice finish and looks good. Types of brass composition differentiate depending on the instrument.

brass music instruments

Household Fixtures

Brass is great for household fixtures because it’s easily-formed for design purposes, strong, antibacterial, and has an appealing look. You usually find it on kitchen and bathroom fixtures due to its resistance to corrosion.

brass fixtures

Mechanics

From plumbing pipes and tools, to shell casing and gear, brass is known to have a long lifespan due to its durability– making it an ideal product for mechanics.

brass mechanics

Jewelry

Brass is easy to work with and is anti-corrosive, making it a great metal to use for jewelry. Its combination of zinc and copper, gives a yellowish- glow similar to gold but at a much more cost-effective price.

brass jewlery

Why Recycle Brass?

Brass is infinitely recyclable, as its properties do not degrade over time. The brass industry throughout the world is dependent on recycled brass scrap since making brass from copper and zinc would be uneconomical and wasteful of raw materials.

  • Diverts brass from the landfill
  • Minimizes toxins released in the environment
  • Make money– we’ll PAY for your brass

It Pays to go green

Recycle your scrap metal and get paid, ask us how!

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