Recycle Brass Fittings and Industrial Scrap

Brass recycling with fair market-based payouts from East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, and Monticello IA.

You replace brass valves during a plumbing upgrade, clear out fittings from a commercial job, or sort through industrial scrap that includes yellow and red brass components. Where plumbers, contractors, and manufacturers accumulate brass scrap from routine work or facility cleanouts, recycling that material provides compensation based on weight and brass type.

T & T Iron and Metals, Inc. accepts yellow brass, red brass, and mixed brass, with proper sorting and material handling at our facilities in East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, and Monticello IA. Payouts are based on current market rates, and every load is weighed using calibrated scales to provide fair compensation. We serve as a trusted local scrap metal buyer across the tri-state area.

If you have brass scrap from a project and want to know what it is worth, bring it to any of our East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, or Monticello IA locations for weighing and a quote based on the type and condition of the material.

How Brass Is Sorted and Processed

When you bring brass to any of our East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, or Monticello IA facilities, it is sorted by color and composition. Yellow brass, which contains more zinc, is typically found in faucets, fittings, and decorative hardware. Red brass, which has a higher copper content, is common in valves, pipe fittings, and industrial components. Each type is weighed separately because the copper-to-zinc ratio affects the payout.

After sorting, the brass is weighed on certified scales, and you receive a printout showing the weight, type, and payout per pound and payment is issued the same day you drop off your scrap.

Brass with steel bolts, plastic washers, or other attachments is still accepted, though removing those components before arrival improves the grade and payout. Mixed loads are fine, but separating yellow brass from red brass speeds up the transaction. This service is available to plumbers, contractors, and individuals across the tri-state region from our conveniently located facilities.

Feel free to ask before you bring it in

These are the questions people ask when recycling brass for the first time or trying to understand how different types are valued.

What is the difference between yellow brass and red brass?
Yellow brass contains more zinc and is lighter in color, while red brass has a higher copper content and appears darker or more reddish. Red brass typically receives a higher payout due to its copper concentration.
How is brass priced at the facility?
Brass is priced per pound based on the type and current market rates for copper and zinc. Pricing is updated daily, and you are paid according to the rate in effect when you drop off your scrap.
What forms of brass can be recycled?
We accept brass fittings, valves, plumbing fixtures, keys, hardware, and industrial components. Both clean brass and brass with minor attachments are recyclable, though the grade and payout vary based on purity.
Do I need to clean the brass before bringing it in?
You do not need to clean the brass, but removing steel bolts, rubber washers, or plastic components increases the grade and payout. We handle sorting and separation during processing if attachments remain.
What happens to brass after it is recycled?
After sorting and weighing, brass is shipped to mills where it is melted and reformed into new products such as plumbing fittings, hardware, and industrial components. Recycling brass conserves raw materials and reduces the need for mining.

T & T Iron and Metals, Inc. buys yellow brass, red brass, and mixed brass from our East Dubuque IL, Savanna IL, and Monticello IA locations across the tri-state area, with accurate weighing and same-day payouts at all facilities. Learn more about current brass pricing or drop-off procedures by contacting our team.