separating

[CHAINCHOMP]

i was just wondering, i have a bunch of brass stuff to be sold to the recyclers but ive never sold brass before so im not sure how to do it. i am wondering if i need to separate the items into groups so they can easily check to make sure its all real brass etc., because the brass i have includes : keys, plug prongs, candle holders, brass screws, pieces to lamps, and other various items. so, do they have a machine they run it thru that tells if its all real, or do they have to look at each item to make sure its real?

[clovis97]

My local yard buys yellow brass as just that...no separation needed.

[Frank1960]

Just put in a bag and take in they will look in and see what is there. Yellow brass here is $1.82 a lb

[Produce Guy]

I never thought much about separating before,but the other day I was at the scrap yard selling some cans and there was this old guy in front of me with 5,5gallon buckets of screws,he tells me he's been scrapping for years and everything has a place in his garage,screws,bolts,nuts,etc....

[wayne1956]

I never thought much about separating before,but the other day I was at the scrap yard selling some cans and there was this old guy in front of me with 5,5gallon buckets of screws,he tells me he's been scrapping for years and everything has a place in his garage,screws,bolts,nuts,etc....

I do basically the same thing. I have several 5 gallon buckets (brass, alum, #1 copper, #2 copper, lead, etc). Helps keep it organized. Chainchomp - the only thing you have to be concerned with on brass is candlesticks, figurines, etc that might be brass plated. Just use a magnet, if it attracts then it is plated, if not, then throw it in with all the other brass.

[cyberdan]

i am wondering if i need to separate the items into groups

where I recycle they have an attendant that come to your car and separates everything and checks for iron in the brass. (any time you get a bucket, bowl or plate that you know is brass take a magnet to the rim. Many times it is reinforced with a steel rod)

I have no choice, they have to sort for everyone. They are fast and pay pretty good. I always leave with more money than I expect.

[Rumblebelly]

some lamp parts are considered cast material or zinc. If it's big and heavy with a rainbow look on the inside of the lamp ... it's not brass. It is worth a lot less money. Probably .30-.40 per pound.

happy hunting
Rumblebelly