Brass is a copper-zinc alloy and one of the most valuable common scrap
metals. We buy every type — if it's yellow or reddish and
non-magnetic, it's likely brass and worth real money.
Spent & Range Casings
High Value
Once-fired brass shell casings and bulk range brass from Florida
shooters, gun ranges, and reloading operations. Bought by the
pound for scrap value — sorted or unsorted, whether it is a few
coffee cans or a range's monthly haul.
Common sources: gun ranges, shooters, reloaders, sporting clubs
Yellow Brass
High Value
The most common brass grade — a bright yellow alloy with roughly
60–70% copper. Clean yellow brass with no iron or steel
attachments pays the most.
Common sources: fittings, fixtures, decorative hardware, spent
casings
Red Brass
High Value
A darker, reddish brass with higher copper content (typically
85%+). Pays more per pound than yellow brass due to higher copper
value.
Common sources: old plumbing fittings, valves, fire hydrant parts
Brass Turnings
Good Value
Brass chips, shavings, and turnings from machining operations.
Slightly lower per-pound rate due to oils and mixed content, but
still worth significantly more than steel.
Common sources: machine shops, CNC operations, screw machine shops
Plumbing Brass
High Value
Brass ball valves, gate valves, shutoffs, and plumbing fittings.
Value depends on how much iron is mixed in — clean fittings pay
the most.
Common sources: plumbers, HVAC techs, building demolition
Shell Casings
High Value
Spent brass shell casings from shooting ranges, law enforcement,
and military surplus. Clean brass cases are a consistent,
high-quality source of scrap brass.
Common sources: shooting ranges, gun shops, military ranges
Mixed Brass
Good Value
Unsorted brass with mixed types, some dirt or attachments. Priced
conservatively but still worth selling — we buy it and sort it
ourselves.
Common sources: garage cleanouts, estate sales, industrial
cleanups