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For anyone looking to recycle their spare brass —whether you are a contractor cleaning up leftovers or a homeowner planning your next remodel—there are important factors to consider. Perhaps the foremost question in your mind should be “what is dirty brass?” Knowing the difference between “dirty” brass and regular brass can help you prioritize your scrapping so that you can know what to expect to receive from your leftover metal. With that in mind, our experts at Super Metal Recycling have put together a brief guide on dirty brass so that you will know what it is, how much it’s worth and the best ways to go about scrapping it.  What Is Dirty Brass? While brass holds a relatively good value for scrap metal, there is a significant price variance for it based on its composition. To understand that, though, you have to understand what brass actually is. Brass is an alloy that is composed of copper and zinc. How much it’s worth depends on the percentage of copper the materi...

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If you’re considering a trip to the scrapyard, it’s important that you know how to separate your metals. Metal recycling centers near you will determine your scrap’s value based on the least valuable metal in your container. So when you keep your metals separate, you’ll secure the best payment possible.  Unfortunately, separating metals can be a tricky proposition, especially when you are dealing with metals that look alike, such as copper and brass . In order to help you maximize your return, the experts at Super Metal Recycling have put together a closer look at telling copper from brass.  Copper vs. Brass It should come as no surprise that copper and brass are difficult to tell apart; after all, without copper, there would be no brass. While copper is a naturally occurring element, brass is an alloy, composed of a combination of copper and zinc. The percentage of copper in a given sample of brass will vary but in general more copper means more value.  On th...

Whether laying pipes for commercial plumbing projects, fabricating sheet metal or running utility cables, you know that scrap metal accumulates quickly on the job. Copper pipes, metal shavings, stainless steel and iron are just some of the scrap metals that can start to clutter your job site. However, by recycling your scrap metal, you can not only clear the way for your employees to keep working, but also make some cash in the process. Plus, you do the environment a favor by keeping scrap metal out of landfills. And by partnering with a recycling yard near you, you can make this process smooth and easy, leaving you more time to focus on your own business operations. 1. Know What Metals You Can Recycle       Unfortunately, you cannot recycle all scrap metals. Metals you can recycle include:  Stainless steel Carbide  Iron  Steel Tin Lead Brass Cable and wire Catalytic converters Electronics  Aluminum         ...

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