Brass Scrap Prices Birmingham

Looking to sell brass scrap in Birmingham? At West Midlands Metals, we pay competitive market prices per kilo for all brass grades, including Yellow Brass and Gun Metal (Red Brass).

If you’re a plumber, heating engineer, contractor or industrial business, properly sorting your brass can significantly increase your scrap return.

We update our brass prices daily, so you always know what you’ll be paid before you weigh in.

We Buy All Grades of Brass

Brass is a valuable non-ferrous alloy made primarily from copper and zinc. Because it contains copper, its price is closely linked to copper market movements.

We currently buy:

Brass / Yellow Brass

Common plumbing and heating fittings, valves, taps and connectors.

Gun Metal / Red Brass

Higher copper-content brass typically found in heavy-duty valves, pump components and marine fittings.

Sorting these grades separately ensures accurate valuation and stronger pricing.

What Is Yellow Brass?

Yellow Brass is commonly found in:

Plumbing fittings
Taps and valves
Pipe connectors
Radiator fittings
Decorative hardware

It contains a mix of copper and zinc, giving it a yellow appearance.

To maximise your scrap price:

✔ Remove steel components
✔ Separate from mixed metals
✔ Keep free from excessive contamination

What Is Gun Metal (Red Brass)?

Gun Metal, often referred to as Red Brass, contains a higher copper content than standard yellow brass.

It is typically found in:

Heavy industrial valves
Pump bodies
Marine fittings
Larger plumbing components

Because of its higher copper percentage, Gun Metal can command a stronger scrap rate than standard brass.

What Affects Brass Scrap Prices?

Brass prices are influenced by:

Global copper markets
Industrial demand
Construction activity
Exchange rates
Commodity trading conditions

When copper prices rise, brass prices often follow.

Checking daily updated scrap prices ensures you sell at the right time.

Why Sell Brass to West Midlands Metals?

✔ Specialist non-ferrous scrap yard
✔ Transparent daily pricing
✔ Accurate digital weighing
✔ Same-day instant bank payments
✔ Fast, no waiting around
✔ Trusted by over 6,000 trades & businesses

We focus exclusively on non-ferrous metals. That means faster service and proper grading every time.