Price guide reviewed 12 May 2026

Brass Scrap Price Adelaide – Taps, Valves, Fittings and Mixed Brass

Brass is commonly brought in as taps, valves, door hardware, plumbing fittings and mixed renovation pieces. The clean brass page should not read like the copper page because the value drivers are different. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.

Current market guide

How much is scrap brass worth in Adelaide?

Brass is commonly brought in as taps, valves, door hardware, plumbing fittings and mixed renovation pieces. The clean brass page should not read like the copper page because the value drivers are different. The table gives a public guide, then the sections below explain the material categories that make this page different from other price pages.

Material / gradeIndicative public benchmarkPricing note
BrassA$8.50-$9.20/kgClean taps, valves, fittings and mixed brass generally price below copper.
Important: Published scrap rates are indicative only. Contamination, mixed metals, steel attachments, moisture, plastic, paint, quantity and current market movement can change the final price.
Material categories

Brass Items SA Copper Scraps Can Assess

Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.

Clean yellow brass

Taps, valves, fittings and hardware with minimal non-brass attachments are easier to value.

Mixed brass plumbing

Compression fittings, unions and tap bodies may include washers, chrome, steel or plastic that affect the grade.

Brass turnings and offcuts

Machining scrap should be kept dry and as free from oil or mixed metals as possible.

Get a Quote for Brass Scrap Price Adelaide

Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.

Scrap value guide

What Helps Improve Brass Scrap Price Adelaide?

Price pages work best when visitors can see the practical buying process: sorted scrap, clean material and in-store assessment before payment.

Brass Scrap Price Adelaide sorted scrap metal in Adelaide
Sort before visitingSeparating copper, brass, aluminium, lead, batteries and steel makes grading faster.
Clean copper and non-ferrous scrap for better pricing
Cleaner material grades betterRemove obvious steel, plastic, rubber or mixed attachments where practical.
Brass Scrap Price Adelaide in-store weighing and grading
Final price after gradingBring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107; final payment follows inspection and weighing.
Preparation

Before Bringing Brass Scrap

Cleaner preparation helps the yard assess the material faster and reduces confusion between grades.

Checklist

  • Separate brass from copper, aluminium and stainless steel.
  • Remove easy rubber washers, hoses and plastic pieces.
  • Keep oily brass turnings away from clean fittings.
  • Put small fittings in a tub so they do not mix through steel scrap.
Price factors

Brass Pricing Situations

EntityAttributeValue
brassPlumber tapware loadUsually checked for clean brass, chrome, steel and washers.
brassRenovation hardwareDoor handles and fittings can still have value when separated.
brassMachining offcutsDry and clean turnings are easier to assess than oily mixed material.
Related links

Relevant Price and Service Pages

These links are kept focused on closely related material types so the page does not repeat the same internal-link block as every other price guide.

FAQs

Brass Scrap Price Adelaide FAQs

How much is scrap brass worth in Adelaide?

Brass is commonly brought in as taps, valves, door hardware, plumbing fittings and mixed renovation pieces. The clean brass page should not read like the copper page because the value drivers are different. Public May 2026 benchmarks start around A$8.50-$9.20/kg, then the final amount is set by in-store grading and weighing.

Which brass categories should I separate?

Clean yellow brass, Mixed brass plumbing, Brass turnings and offcuts are the main categories to keep apart before visiting.

How should I prepare brass?

Separate brass from copper, aluminium and stainless steel. Remove easy rubber washers, hoses and plastic pieces. Keep oily brass turnings away from clean fittings. Put small fittings in a tub so they do not mix through steel scrap.

Are these guaranteed SA Copper Scraps prices?

No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in May 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.

What can lower the final price?

brass can be reduced by mixed metals, attached steel, plastic, rubber, oil, moisture, paint, unsafe handling or unclear material separation.

Can I call before visiting?

Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, grade and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.

Where do I bring scrap metal?

Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.

What is the clearest next step for Brass Scrap Price Adelaide?

Use the guide table, separate the material using the checklist on this page, then call or request a quote before visiting the Green Fields yard.

Local areas

Adelaide Customers Checking Brass Scrap Price Adelaide

Customers compare scrap value from nearby suburbs before bringing material to the Green Fields yard.

Need the Current In-Store Price?

Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.