Per-Kg Guide

How Much Is Scrap Brass Worth Per Kg?

Brass sits comfortably in the middle of the non-ferrous value ladder — worth far more than steel per kilo, below clean copper, and extremely common in plumbing and heating work. Scrap brass prices per kg move with the market and depend on the type of brass, chrome plating, iron inserts, plastic attachments and the quantity involved.

Clean, unplated brass fittings in reasonable quantity are the most straightforward loads to assess. Mixed yellow metal — brass blended with bronze, plated pieces or gunmetal — is graded as a mixed grade. For today's figure, check our guide scrap prices or call 07793 020266 with photos of what you have.

Common Types of Scrap Brass

The brass we collect most often across West Yorkshire.

Brass Taps & Valves

Bathroom and kitchen taps, stopcocks, gate and ball valves from plumbing jobs. The single most common brass load.

Plumbing Fittings

Compression and solder-ring fittings, elbows, tees, couplers and manifolds. Best kept separate from copper pipe.

Meters & Locks

Water meters, gas meter parts, padlocks, cylinders and door furniture. Watch for steel inserts and plating.

Mixed Yellow Metal

Blended brass, bronze and plated pieces from clearances and workshops. Assessed as a mixed grade.

Good To Know

Plating, Attachments & Sorting

Chrome costs you money

Heavily chromed taps, plated fittings, brass with iron inserts and pieces with plastic still attached are all graded lower than clean unplated brass. A quick sort before collection genuinely pays.

Weighed properly, paid by transfer

Suitable brass loads are weighed item by item on calibrated scales with an itemised breakdown on the spot. Payment is by bank transfer — cash payment for scrap metal is illegal for licensed dealers.

FAQs

Brass Scrap FAQs

How much is scrap brass worth per kg?

Prices move with the market and depend on type, plating and quantity. Check our guide prices or call 07793 020266 for today's assessment.

Are brass taps worth anything as scrap?

Yes — taps, valves and plumbing fittings are among the most commonly collected brass items. Heavy chrome plating and inserts reduce the grade.

What is mixed yellow metal?

A blend of brass items, often with bronze or plated pieces mixed in. It is assessed as a mixed grade rather than clean brass.

Do you collect brass across West Yorkshire?

Yes — brass is collected across Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and Huddersfield, from single plumbing-job loads to full workshop clearances.

Request a Brass Collection

Send photos of your brass, your postcode and access notes. We will confirm whether collection or a weigh and pay assessment is suitable.

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