If a brass valve is attached to a copper pipe, cut them apart. If left together, you will likely be paid the lower brass rate for the whole piece.
"Clean" metal is free of attachments. If you leave plastic, rubber, or wood on a piece, it is downgraded to "dirty" or "shred" metal, which pays the lowest rates. we buy your metal
To qualify as "#1 Prepared Steel," pieces usually must be clean, at least 1/4 inch thick, and cut into manageable sizes (often 3 feet or smaller). Typical Scrap Metal Prices (Estimated) If a brass valve is attached to a
To get the most cash for your scrap metal, "preparing a piece" means cleaning and sorting it so the yard doesn't have to . Scrapyards pay significantly more for "clean" or "prepared" metal because it can be processed immediately without extra labor. If you leave plastic, rubber, or wood on
Wipe down oily or greasy parts with a rag and use a wire brush to remove heavy rust if possible. 3. Sorting for Maximum Profit