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zippz

Recycling brass cases
« on: February 20, 2025, 07:16:28 PM »
Today I recycled about 7.5 gallons of brass cases, or 125lbs at Reynolds Recycling in Halawa.  Got $176.  $1.40 per pound.

To recycle:
Reynolds Recycling takes brass Tuesday - Saturday Halawa.  Call for other locations.
All calibers brass and chrome plated brass cases.  Can be mixed together.  No need to deprime.  Don't need to clean.
Filter out live ammo, steel and aluminum cases along with any misc material...lead fragments, rocks, etc.
Might get more money selling certain calibers to reloaders if it's worth your time.
« Last Edit: February 20, 2025, 07:29:59 PM by zippz »
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zippz

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2025, 07:27:29 PM »
Anyone know a place that has a higher rate?
Tried looking up Okuda Metals but they shut down.
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stangzilla

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2025, 07:28:42 AM »
hawaii kai does brass too
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randay

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2025, 07:50:37 AM »
Interesting, I think thats pretty close to the going rate especially for common calibers.
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zippz

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2025, 10:59:03 AM »
Quote from: randay on February 21, 2025, 07:50:37 AM
Interesting, I think thats pretty close to the going rate especially for common calibers.

Not worth the effort to sell once fired brass to people for stuff like 9mm and 556.  Maybe for other calibers like 30-06, 30 carbine, 6.5 creedmore, revolver calibers, etc but still may take a while to sell it.
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randay

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2025, 10:12:10 AM »
Quote from: zippz on February 22, 2025, 10:59:03 AM
Not worth the effort to sell once fired brass to people for stuff like 9mm and 556.  Maybe for other calibers like 30-06, 30 carbine, 6.5 creedmore, revolver calibers, etc but still may take a while to sell it.

depends, some buyers are a delight to deal with, others not so much.
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3xfut

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2025, 12:58:54 PM »
Who to and where would I sell .308 brass?
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zippz

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2025, 10:48:08 AM »
Brass prices went down to $1.10/lb.  Turned in 110lbs for $121 at Reynolds Recycling.
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randay

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2025, 02:25:19 PM »
Quote from: zippz on August 21, 2025, 10:48:08 AM
Brass prices went down to $1.10/lb.  Turned in 110lbs for $121 at Reynolds Recycling.

next time try check CMC recycle, they seem to pay more across the board.
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zippz

Re: Recycling brass cases
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2026, 01:00:43 PM »
Recycled two and a half 5 gallon buckets of brass at Reynolds today.  123lbs at $1.50lb for $185.

$1.50 is a good price.  It was $1.10 six months ago.
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