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.
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 / grade | Indicative public benchmark | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Brass | A$8.50-$9.20/kg | Clean taps, valves, fittings and mixed brass generally price below copper. |
Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.
Taps, valves, fittings and hardware with minimal non-brass attachments are easier to value.
Compression fittings, unions and tap bodies may include washers, chrome, steel or plastic that affect the grade.
Machining scrap should be kept dry and as free from oil or mixed metals as possible.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.
Price pages work best when visitors can see the practical buying process: sorted scrap, clean material and in-store assessment before payment.



Cleaner preparation helps the yard assess the material faster and reduces confusion between grades.
| Entity | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| brass | Plumber tapware load | Usually checked for clean brass, chrome, steel and washers. |
| brass | Renovation hardware | Door handles and fittings can still have value when separated. |
| brass | Machining offcuts | Dry and clean turnings are easier to assess than oily mixed material. |
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.
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.
Clean yellow brass, Mixed brass plumbing, Brass turnings and offcuts are the main categories to keep apart before visiting.
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.
No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in May 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.
brass can be reduced by mixed metals, attached steel, plastic, rubber, oil, moisture, paint, unsafe handling or unclear material separation.
Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, grade and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.
Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.
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.
Customers compare scrap value from nearby suburbs before bringing material to the Green Fields yard.
Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.