Brass

Although brass is not as widely available as aluminum or stainless steel, you may find it in many places in your home. You may find brass in candlesticks, bedsprings, doorknobs, hinges, and trophies. Plumbing fixtures, such as dishwashers may also have brass pipes.

Because it is not easily available, scrap metal dealers may buy brass at a high price. Brass is sometimes mixed with other metals such as copper, aluminum, and zinc. So you should be keen when sorting through your scrap metal items to ascertain their value.