Scrap Value of Plumbing Hardware
Estimated scrap value of common plumbing hardware in Australia. Sorted by value descending. Each entry links to a detailed breakdown showing the metal composition, prep tips, and where to sell.
Plumbing hardware is dominated by two metals: copper (in older pipe and hot water systems) and brass (in taps, valves, and fittings). Both are valuable, but both are commonly downgraded by contamination — solder joints drop copper pipe to a lower grade, and steel fittings or chrome plating affect how brass is assessed. Pre-2000s Australian homes used copper plumbing extensively before PEX and other plastics took over, so renovation and demolition jobs remain a steady source. The items below show what common plumbing components are worth, with notes on how preparation affects the grade.