Q. Does brass need to be sorted to remove steel and aluminum?
A. No. As part of our processing, we can remove these alloys. We do ask that the material is relatively free of trash and debris, although we are not concerned by the occasional shotgun shell or paper ammo box. It is very important however, that containers are free of water and/or mud. Material received wet or muddy will be subject to a price reduction.
Q. Are nickel-plated cases ok?
A. We expect mixed range brass to contain trace amounts of nickel-plated brass. As long as the nickel-plated material does not exceed 5% of the overall mix, pricing will not be impacted.
Q. Do you supply drums, pallets, or other storage materials?
A. Yes. At the time of the first pickup, American Range Metals will collect the range’s brass in its current containers and leave behind our own receptacles for future use.
Q. When will we receive payment?
A. Once your material is received and weighed by our processing facility, a purchase order (“P.O.”) will be created and emailed to the range owner/manager. Terms of payment for this P.O. are Net 30, but we typically pay much quicker.
Q. Is there a minimum weight requirement for shipping brass?
A. Yes. In order to make shipping economically viable, we require a minimum of 4000 lbs to be shipped at a time. This equates to approximately six full drums of brass (two pallets) or one full pallet of lead shot.
Q. How should we package our brass for shipment?
A. We can receive brass in either 55-gallon drums, tri-wall (“gaylord”) boxes, or bulk bags (sometimes referred to as “super sacks”). All of these containers should be palletized and secured with steel banding. We do not accept material in 5-gallon buckets.