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Brass is all around us, from homes to commercial properties to job sites. Brass is a common element that is often underappreciated for its value; in reality, it is a recyclable metal in high demand. If you are a contractor, plumber, or renovation specialist, brass could be a quick way to earn some extra cash. Keep reading for a quick guide on why and how to recycle brass faucets and fixtures.

What Is Brass & Where Do We See It?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc known for its corrosion resistance, durability, and attractive golden color. As a result, it is commonly used in plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves, decorative fittings, and industrial machinery.

For plumbers, contractors, renovators, property managers, or demolition crews, brass is a goldmine of material that is easy to collect as work progresses. Whether you are replacing old brass faucets and fixtures with new products or are simply performing a teardown, putting these materials into the trash is a waste.

Why Recycle Brass Faucets and Fixtures?

There are two primary reasons why local industry professionals should recycle brass: environmental and economic.

Recycling Brass Helps the Environment

On the environmental side, recycling brass is an essential component for reducing waste and promoting sustainability on a larger scale.

As with most metals, recycling existing materials requires significantly less energy and produces less environmental damage than mining for virgin metals. In the case of recycling brass, it can use up to 90% less energy than creating new brass.

In addition to saving critical energy, recycling brass prevents it from being sent to landfills. This minimizes human pollution and landfill waste.

Recycling Brass Fills Your Wallet

On the economic side, recycling brass is a profitable side hustle. For brass faucets and fixtures specifically, their weight adds up quickly. If you are already pulling these out of projects anyway, rather than paying to send them to the dump, you can turn them in at a recycling center for extra cash.

Not only does this reduce waste costs for your business and add money back into your pocket, but adding this as a “green initiative” to your business model can make your company more appealing to customers and generate more business.

Recycling Brass with Community Recycling

Whether you are a one-person team or a massive crew-style company, adding brass recycling to your business is a quick and easy action to add to your daily routine.

All you need to do is set aside brass products you are pulling out of jobs. Whether you are removing brass faucets and fixtures or any other brass items, we suggest having a dedicated “brass bin” to put them in as you go. Once you have collected a bin’s worth, you can bring it and any other metal recycling to your local recycling center.

If you are located in or around the Plano, Texas, area, we at Community Recycling offer the best prices. Based on national averages, we provide on-the-spot cash for scrap metal. For a complete list of metals we accept, click HERE.

Got questions on brass recycling or need advice on how to incorporate it into your business to make recycling easy? We can help. Stop by or give us a call today to learn more!