They offer excellent prices for copper and other non ferrous metals. If you have a lot of brass, be sure to separate yellow and red from the "irony brass", otherwise you will lose 50¢ per pound on the yellow as they will count it as mixed.
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Brass Scrap Buying in Brookville, OH
We buy yellow, red, and mixed brass at our Brookville yard, sorted by color, because yellow and red grades pay different rates per pound.
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- Materials
- Yellow brass, red brass, mixed brass
- Contact
- Call with questions about brass grades
What's Included
- Yellow brass grading and pricing
- Red brass identification and payment
- Mixed brass guidance
- Price per-pound accuracy
- Separate scale verification
- Staff sorting assistance
/HOW IT WORKS
THE SMITTY'S SALVAGE PROCESS
- 01
Gather Your Scrap
Collect your ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Separate brass grades (yellow and red) if possible to maximize price. Organize larger items for safe transport.
- 02
Drive to Smitty's Salvage
Head to 10328 E Westbrook Rd in Brookville. Our clean, organized facility makes unloading easy. Drive straight to the scale area.
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Unload and Weigh
We help unload your metals and place them on our accurate scale. Our staff answers any questions about materials or grades. No hidden fees or surprises.
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Get Paid Same Day
We calculate fair payment based on current scrap prices and material type. Walk to our office window and collect your payment on the spot.
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Common questions and tips from our work with Brookville customers.
- What is the difference between yellow and red brass?
- Copper content. Red brass carries more copper, which is why it pays more per pound than yellow brass does. Yellow brass is the common stuff: keys, fixtures, valve bodies, casings, and most decorative hardware. Red brass usually shows up as older plumbing fittings and heavier industrial pieces. Because the rates differ, mixing the two forces the whole pile down to the lower number.
- How do I tell yellow brass from red brass?
- Go by color once the surface is clean. Yellow brass has a bright gold tone, while red brass leans noticeably toward copper with a rosy cast. A quick scratch or file mark on a dirty piece exposes the true color underneath, since tarnish hides both. If you have a pile you cannot call confidently, bring it and we will sort it with you at the scale rather than guessing.
- Do I need to remove steel screws from brass?
- Yes, if you want the clean brass rate. Steel screws, iron valve stems, and attached hardware all count as contamination, and a brass piece with steel in it grades lower than the same piece cleaned up. Most of it comes out with a screwdriver or a few seconds on a grinder. For a large pile, ask us which pieces are worth the effort and which ones are not.
Tip
Sort brass by color before you load
This is the single biggest thing a brass seller controls. Two buckets, one yellow and one red, sorted at home while you can see the color in daylight. Mixed brass has to be paid at the lower grade because nobody can verify what is in the pile, and that gap is real money on a hundred pounds. If you are unsure about a handful of pieces, set them aside and ask at the window.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We buy ferrous metals (steel, iron, stainless) and non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminum). We accept everything from wire and pipes to larger scrap items. Call (937) 248-6810 if you're unsure whether we take a specific material.
Our prices track the daily scrap commodity market and are updated regularly. Copper, brass, and aluminum rates vary week to week. For the current price on your specific metals, call us or bring your load to the scale. We weigh materials accurately and pay fairly.
Yes. Yellow and red brass sell at different prices. Mixing them costs you about 50 cents per pound. Separate your brass by color before arriving, and you'll get top dollar. Our staff can answer sorting questions if you call ahead.
We're located at 10328 E Westbrook Rd in Brookville, OH 45309. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM. We're closed Sundays. Call (937) 248-6810 to confirm hours or ask questions.
Absolutely. Under new management, the facility and grounds have been significantly improved. We maintain clean drive lanes, an organized scale area, and safe unloading zones. Customers consistently mention how much better the environment is now.
Smitty's Salvage has been serving the Brookville and Dayton area scrap community for years. We recently underwent management changes that brought modernization, better staffing, and a renewed commitment to cleanliness and customer service.
Still have questions? Call (937) 248-6810