Metal
Northeast Metal Salvage accepts a variety of metals. Click the links below to learn more about each type, along with frequently asked questions.
Aluminum
Aluminum is a non-magnetic metal.
The most common aluminum material is roofing, siding, and other building materials.
We Accept
Dirty Aluminum - Aluminum with any magnetic material or plastic attached
Sheet Aluminum - Clean, thin, aluminum (siding, roofing)
Extrusion Aluminum - Extrusion aluminum, alloy-based
Aluminum Litho - Printing sheets
Aluminum Rims - No tires, no valve stems, no wheel weights
Aluminum Shavings
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Aluminum is not magnetic, so test your material with a magnet.
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No. Dirty refers to the content of the material, not the condition. You will get clean aluminum pricing as long as there is no metal, magnetic material, or plastic attached.
Brass
Brass is an alloy made of copper and zinc.
The proportions of copper and zinc can be varied to create a range of brasses with differing properties.
We Accept
Composition Brass - Heavy gauge, porous brass, red brass
Yellow Brass - Light brass sink fixtures no steel no plastic
Dirty Brass - Brass with steel attached
Bushing Brass
Brass Shells - No live rounds
Brass Shavings - Brass turnings from machine shops
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You will get paid according to the items weighed, and can you weigh in as many times as you like.
If you choose not to sort your brass, you will get paid at the lesser material price.
If you need guidance or help sorting your brass when you get here, check in at the office.
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No; “dirty” doesn’t take into account the condition of the brass, it refers to the amount of other material is mixed into the brass and the amount of prep work necessary to ship it.
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Red brass has more copper in its composition.
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Yes; they contain another metal.
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No; they need to be seperate and fully discharged
We Accept
Bare Bright Copper - Shiny Copper Colored Wire
Copper #1 - Copper colored pipe with no solder, paint, tarnish
Copper #2 - Copper pipe with solder, paint, tarnish, or brass
Sheet Copper - Sheets of pure copper
Lead Coated Copper - Sheet copper with lead coating
50% Wire - Coated wire with 50% copper
65% Wire - Coated wire with 65% copper
80% Wire - Coated wire with 80% copper
90% #1 Wire - Coated wire with 90% copper
90% #2 Wire - Coated wire with 90% copper & tin coating
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We Accept
Light Iron - Light iron, tin, auto body parts, appliances
Cast Iron - Cast iron (#1 steel)
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We Accept
Stainless Steel - Non-magnetic
Dirty Stainless Steel - Stainless with steel pieces attached
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We Accept
Steel #1/Cast Iron - 2 foot x 5 foot steel (1/4 inch or thicker)
#1 Steel Unprepared - Steel over 2 foot x 5 foot (1/4 inch or thicker)
Brake Drums and Rotors - Clean no bolts no pads sorted separately
Light Iron - Light iron, tin, auto body parts, appliances
