Clean Brass
Clean yellow brass free from chrome plating, paint, or attached steel and iron parts. Found in plumbing, taps, and architectural hardware.
How to Identify
Warm gold-yellow colour. Solid door handles, clean ball valves, plain tap bodies. Use a magnet — brass is non-magnetic.
How This Grade Compares
Clean Brass is a high grade of Brass scrap. At £3.00–£3.40/kg, it sits within the typical range for this metal. This is among the higher-value grades — sorting and cleaning pays off significantly here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Clean Brass scrap worth per kg?▾
Clean Brass currently fetches £3.00–£3.40 per kg at UK scrap yards (approximately £3,000–£3,400/tonne). Prices vary by yard, quantity, and local market conditions.
How do I identify Clean Brass?▾
Warm gold-yellow colour. Solid door handles, clean ball valves, plain tap bodies. Use a magnet — brass is non-magnetic.
Can I get paid cash for Clean Brass at a scrap yard?▾
No. Since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, all UK scrap yards are legally required to pay by bank transfer or cheque. Cash payments for scrap metal are illegal.
What lowers the grade of Clean Brass?▾
Any contamination reduces your payout. Common issues include: attached fittings or connectors, paint or coating, solder, corrosion, or mixing with lower-grade Brass material. Sort and clean before selling.