Brass is a copper alloy that shows up all over the trades. Common forms are plumbing valves and fittings, faucets and fixtures, hose bibs, keys, shell casings, and decorative hardware. Plumbers and demo crews bring it in mixed with other metal all the time.
Brass is graded by how clean it is and by type. Yellow brass and red brass are handled differently, and brass with steel screws, plastic, or attached parts is graded on what is actually brass. Pulling off obvious steel and plastic helps, but you do not have to strip every piece — we grade it with you.
Deer Park Recycling is our non-ferrous yard at 54 Kinkel St, Westbury, NY 11590. Every load is weighed and graded in front of the customer. We are family-owned and have done this since 1994.
If you are not sure whether a fixture is brass or plated, or how a mixed load will sort out, call (516) 333-6145 or send a photo before you load it. Pickups and roll-off containers are available across Long Island and all five NYC boroughs.
Common questions
Which yard buys brass in Westbury, NY?
Deer Park Recycling handles brass — our non-ferrous yard at 54 Kinkel St, Westbury, NY 11590. Call (516) 333-6145.
Do I need to sort or prepare brass first?
You don't have to have it perfectly sorted — every load is weighed and graded in front of you. Keeping other metals separate helps. If you're not sure how a piece grades, call (516) 333-6145 or send a photo before you load.
What if I'm not sure it's brass?
Send a photo or call Deer Park Recycling at (516) 333-6145 before you load it, and we'll tell you before you make the trip.