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Melbo Scrap Metal buys and recycles brass scrap metal from businesses, tradies, and other suitable sellers in Melbourne. Brass is an extensively used metal in plumbing, electrical, engineering, manufacturing and commercial fixtures, including taps, valves, fittings, locks, handles and brass parts.
In case you have an accumulation of brass scrap at a construction site, workshop, factory, plumbing project or commercial establishment, Melbo Scrap Metal can evaluate the scrap and organize collection for suitable consignments. You could also deliver the acceptable brass scrap to the Dandenong yard for evaluation. The brass scrap will be evaluated based on its kind, grade, state and weight to ensure that it is valued appropriately rather than assuming that each brass scrap is of the same grade.
Call 0405 622 777 or make a quote request online. Let us know what kind of brass scrap you have, the rough quantity and the suburb where you are located so that we may advise you on the most suitable collection or delivery process.
Tell us what you’ve got and where you are. We’ll get back to you fast.
At Melbo Scrap Metal, we focus on industrial scrap metal and do not take household appliances like washing machines and refrigerators.
Some products need special treatment since they may contain refrigerants or any other substance that shouldn’t be considered scrap metal. In case you’re not sure what to do with your appliance or some other product, please talk to our team first.
If the product is not accepted as scrap metal, your local council or some specialist recycling service could help with it.
Do you take household appliances like fridges or washing machines?
No. Melbo Scrap Metal doesn’t take household appliances like washing machines and fridges.
Brass is a metal that is formed from copper and zinc alloys. It is widely used in various parts owing to its strength, resistance to corrosion, and the ability to be applied in a variety of industrial applications.
It is important to note that not all types of brass scrap materials are the same. The amount of brass material may vary along with the presence of additional items.
Old brass taps and faucets are common sources of scrap brass, particularly when plumbing fixtures are being replaced during renovations, repairs or commercial maintenance.
Where possible, keep brass taps separate from steel, plastic and other materials before collection or drop-off.
Valves used in plumbing, industrial systems and other applications can contain valuable brass components.
Melbo Scrap Metal accepts suitable brass valves and can assess them according to their material and condition.
Plumbing fittings, connectors and other brass components can be collected and recycled rather than mixed with general waste.
This can include fittings removed during plumbing upgrades, maintenance work and building projects.
Mixed brass refers to collections containing different brass items or grades rather than one uniform type.
Examples can include a mixture of taps, fittings, valves, handles, hardware and other brass components. Keep the material as clean and separated as practical so it can be assessed accurately.
Engineering, fabrication and manufacturing work can leave brass cuts and offcuts behind.
These pieces may be relatively small individually but can add up over time. Businesses that generate this type of scrap regularly can discuss ongoing collection arrangements.
Machining and engineering operations can produce brass borings, filings, turnings and shavings.
Keep machining scrap as clean and free from other metals, plastics and unnecessary contamination as possible. If the material contains cutting fluids or other substances, tell the team when requesting a quote.
Brass can be found in screws, pins, door knobs, handles, locks, bolts, handrails, letterboxes and window fittings.
Commercial strip-outs, building work and maintenance projects can produce larger quantities of these items.
Light fittings, electrical sockets and other electrical components may contain brass.
If you’re removing large quantities during an electrical or commercial refurbishment project, contact Melbo Scrap Metal to discuss the material before collection.
Some radiators and radiator components contain brass or combinations of brass and other metals.
Because radiators can contain multiple materials, the exact composition and condition can affect how the material is assessed.
Hose fittings, garden taps and similar plumbing components are other common sources of brass scrap.
Separate brass fittings from plastic hoses and other attachments where practical before bringing them to the yard or arranging collection.
There is no single fixed price for all brass scrap.
Brass scrap rates can change with market conditions, while the amount you receive for a particular load depends on the type, grade, cleanliness and weight of the material.
The main factors include:
Different brass products and grades can have different values. A clean, consistent load may be assessed differently from a mixed load containing several materials.
Brass can contain different proportions of copper and zinc, while some products also contain other metals or attachments.
Clean brass without unnecessary plastic, rubber, steel or other attachments is easier to identify and grade.
Payment is based on the weight of the material and the applicable rate for its category.
Separating brass from other metals can make assessment easier and help ensure the material is graded appropriately.
Scrap metal rates can move over time, so a price quoted for brass on one day may not remain the same.
Melbo Scrap Metal does not publish a fixed brass price because scrap rates change and individual loads can differ.
For the current rate, call 0405 622 777 and tell the team what type of brass you have and approximately how much material you have.
Photos can also be useful when you’re enquiring about a larger or mixed load.
Before requesting a quote, it helps to have:
The team can then advise whether the material is suitable for collection or whether yard drop-off is more appropriate.
Arranging a brass scrap collection does not need to be complicated.
Call 0405 622 777 or complete the quote form with a description of the brass you have.
Let the team know whether the material comes from plumbing, electrical work, engineering, manufacturing, demolition or another source.
Include the approximate quantity and collection suburb.
For qualifying loads, the collection vehicle comes to your location.
The scrap is assessed and weighed as part of the weigh-and-pay process. Keeping different types of metal separate where possible can make this stage easier.
Once the load has been weighed and assessed, payment is made by electronic funds transfer.
Victorian law prohibits cash payments for scrap metal transactions. Electronic funds transfer is one of the permitted payment methods.
Melbo Scrap Metal’s website states a minimum of 2 tonnes for bulk scrap metal.
The suitability of a collection can also depend on the material and location, so contact the team before booking if you’re unsure whether your brass load qualifies.
Smaller quantities can be brought to the Dandenong yard for assessment.
Photo identification is required for scrap metal transactions under Victorian requirements. Have a driver's licence or another accepted form of photo identification available when selling your brass scrap.
Melbo Scrap Metal mostly deals with commercial, industrial and trade clientele who produce brass scrap in the course of their business operations.
While brass scrap might be produced in small amounts in individual projects, there are businesses whose activities, like plumbing, electricians, engineers, manufacturing, demolitions and commercial maintenance, might produce large amounts of brass scrap.
The Melbo Scrap Metal yard in Dandenong can accept any accepted scrap metal from the general public. If one is unsure about their brass fittings, taps, and other accepted brass scrap, one should get in touch with the team before the journey. Larger volumes of materials may be collected based on the type, volume, and location.
Brass is found in abundance among plumbers' brass. Tap brass, valve brass, brass plumbing fittings and plumbers' brass are among the items that are scrapped while making repairs and installations. Separating brass from copper, steel and general rubbish when possible will help in identifying the scrap brass.
Electrical work has the ability to create brass pieces in addition to other types of metal that are recyclable, such as copper and others. Brass is included in light fixtures, electrical outlets, fittings, and other types of pieces. Melbo Scrap Metal is able to pick up any commercial loads that qualify within its service area.
Construction, renovation and building projects can generate brass fittings, hardware, plumbing components and other metal materials. For larger jobs, keeping brass separate from structural steel and other ferrous materials can make collection and grading more straightforward.
Engineering workshops, manufacturing businesses and industrial operations can generate brass cuts, borings, turnings and other production scrap. If your business produces brass regularly, Melbo Scrap Metal can discuss ongoing collection options and free scrap metal bins for suitable commercial operations.
The dismantling and strip-out process may result in the discovery of brass valves, fittings, handles, plumbing parts, etc. It would be helpful to separate any brass that could be recovered from the rest of the demolition debris in order to preserve the valuable resource.
If brass scrap is something your business generates regularly, storing it loose around a workshop or worksite can become inconvenient.
Melbo Scrap Metal supplies free scrap metal bins for ongoing commercial and industrial scrap collection.
Bins are available in sizes from 2m³ to 30m³, allowing businesses to choose an option suited to the volume of scrap they generate.
Engineering and fabrication workshops can use a dedicated bin to keep brass turnings, offcuts and other recyclable metals separate from general waste.
Plumbers can accumulate taps, valves, fittings and brass offcuts over multiple jobs. A dedicated scrap bin provides somewhere to store these materials until collection.
Manufacturing operations producing regular brass scrap can use larger bins to keep production areas organised.
Businesses carrying out refurbishments, maintenance or fit-outs can use bins to accumulate recyclable metal during the project. Once the bin is ready for collection, contact Melbo Scrap Metal to arrange the next step.
You do not need to prepare every item perfectly before contacting Melbo Scrap Metal, but a few simple steps can make assessment easier.
Where possible, keep brass away from steel, aluminium, copper and general waste.
Plastic, rubber and other attachments can affect the composition of a load. Remove them where practical and safe to do so.
If you have clearly different types of brass, keeping them separate can help with identification and grading.
Brass turnings, borings and shavings should be kept separate from other metals and unnecessary contamination.
Photos can help the team understand what you have when you’re requesting a quote for a larger or unusual load.
If you’re unsure how to prepare a particular material, contact Melbo Scrap Metal before arranging the collection.
Choosing a brass scrap buyer is not only about the price offered for a particular load. The way the material is weighed, assessed, collected and paid for also matters.
Melbo Scrap Metal offers:
Melbo Scrap Metal is based at 220 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175 and services Melbourne and surrounding areas within a 70km radius.
Our service area includes Melbourne’s South-East and surrounding suburbs such as:
Collection availability depends on the location, material and size of the load.
If you are unsure whether your worksite or property is within the collection area, call 0405 622 777 with your suburb and approximate quantity of brass scrap.
After your brass scrap has been collected, it will then be sorted and weighed before being processed and recycled. Brass is easily recyclable because once it has been recovered, it can be processed and reused rather than just being classed as general waste. By sorting the brass out of other metals, it makes the whole process of recycling much more efficient and makes it possible for other metals to be sorted into their own recycling stream.
Melbo Scrap Metal aims to recycle as much of the scrap metal it recycles as possible. For companies, sorting their brass out from other metals where it is produced also makes the whole process of collecting it much easier.
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Melbo Scrap Metal buys a range of brass scrap, including taps, valves, plumbing fittings, brass cuts, mixed brass, brass borings, turnings and shavings, as well as other suitable brass components.
Bronze scrap can include machining offcuts, turnings, bushes, bearings, valves, fittings, gears, machinery components and other bronze parts. The exact material accepted can depend on its condition and composition.
Yes. Electrical work can produce brass components such as fittings, sockets and light fittings. Contact the team if you have a commercial quantity of brass alongside other electrical scrap.
Yes. Brass turnings, borings, filings and machining shavings are among the types of brass scrap Melbo Scrap Metal can purchase. Keep them as clean and separated from other metals as possible.
There is no single fixed rate. Brass prices vary according to the type, grade, condition, weight and current market conditions. Call 0405 622 777 for the current rate applicable to your brass scrap.
Sorting is recommended where practical. Separating brass from copper, steel, aluminium, plastic and other materials can make identification and grading easier. If you have mixed brass scrap, contact Melbo Scrap Metal and the team can advise on the best approach.
Yes. Brass taps, valves, plumbing fittings and other suitable plumbing components are among the brass materials Melbo Scrap Metal buys.
Free pickup is available for qualifying loads. Melbo Scrap Metal's website lists a 2-ton minimum for bulk scrap, although collection suitability can also depend on the material and location. Contact the team before arranging pickup.
Yes. Accepted brass scrap can be brought to the Melbo Scrap Metal yard at 220 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175for weighing and assessment.
Yes. Businesses that generate scrap regularly can access free scrap metal bins. Bin sizes range from 2m³ to 30m³.
No. Victorian law prohibits cash payments for scrap metal transactions. Melbo Scrap Metal pays by electronic funds transfer.
Yes. Photo identification is required for scrap metal transactions under Victorian requirements. Have a driver's licence or another accepted form of photo ID available.
Melbo Scrap Metal focuses on industrial scrap metal and does not accept household appliances or household whitegoods. If you are unsure whether a particular brass item is accepted, contact the team before bringing it to the yard.
Melbo Scrap Metal services Melbourne and surrounding areas within a 70km radius of Dandenong, including Melbourne's South-East and surrounding suburbs.
The brass is sorted and weighed before being sent on for processing and recycling. Recovering brass allows the material to remain in the recycling stream instead of being treated as general waste.
Yes. Businesses that generate suitable quantities of brass regularly can contact Melbo Scrap Metal to discuss ongoing collection arrangements and free bin options.
If you have brass taps, valves, fittings, plumbing components, machining scrap, brass hardware or other brass materials ready for recycling, contact Melbo Scrap Metal for a quote.
Tell us:
The team can then advise whether collection or yard drop-off is the better option.
Melbo Scrap Metal
Phone: 0405 622 777
Email : melboscrapmetal@gmail.com
Address : 220 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175
Hours : Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 5 pm