Known for its lustrous physical appearance and aesthetic qualities, brass is a metal alloy involving both copper and zinc; non-ferrous in nature, it is used for diverse purposes from musical instruments like the French horn, the trumpet, and the trombone to everyday objects like doorknobs and zippers.
St. Louis has a deep history of brass use, including by the Success Automobile Manufacturing Company and the St. Louis Motor Company , which operated in the city during what became known as the “brass era” in vehicle-making , a designation given for the brass in automobile fittings used during the period; it began around the turn of the 20th century and lasted for nearly 20 years.
Now, brass, sometimes in homes and certain other settings, is waning in popularity. If you have brass items that you don’t need anymore, there is an alternative to throwing them away that will help you make money AND benefit the economy, environment, and society as a larger unit : brass recycling at Scrap Mart Metals. Some of the brass items that we purchase from customers are door hinges, plumbing materials, lamps, and radiators.
One of the most impressive aspects of Scrap Mart Metals, one that distinguishes our recycling business from others is our unique transparency; you can see the scales at which we measure the brass we buy in real-time, so you know that our prices are appropriate and accurately based. You should also consider convenience when choosing a place to do business, and Scrap Mart Metals is surely one of the most convenient recycling hubs in the area. Our business is currently the only St. Louis recycle center that offers drive-thru metal scrapping, and ours was originally the first to provide this service.
With a combined 20+ years of experience in the industry, our team has used advanced, transparent technology since 2011 to serve all kinds and sizes of individuals and businesses. Open from 7:30am through 4:45pm during the week (Monday-Friday) and from 7:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, Scrap Mart Metals is located on West Outer Road next to Interstate 44 in Valley Park. If you have any questions, please contact us , and inquire about our brass recycling services and request a quote!
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