How Much Is a Toilet Tank Bolts (Set) Worth in Scrap?
Scrap value: $0.28 – $0.39 as of Nov 10, 2026. That is what a typical Toilet Tank Bolts (Set) fetches at US scrap yards today. The exact payout depends on local prices, yard quality, and how well you've prepped the material.
| If the yard pays | You get |
|---|---|
| 50% of spot (typical low) | $0.28 |
| 60% of spot (typical) | $0.33 |
| 70% of spot (clean, sorted) | $0.39 |
What's inside a Toilet Tank Bolts (Set)?
A set of brass tank-to-bowl bolts, nuts, and washers from a standard residential toilet, plus the brass mounting hardware on the supply line. Individually low value (cents per set), but the 'small brass' bin at most yards aggregates these from plumbers and bath-remodel contractors. The economic strategy is to bucket many sets together with other small brass plumbing fittings for a single weighing rather than scrapping individually.
| Material | Weight per unit | Per-lb rate (yard pays) | Per-unit value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | 0.15 lb | $1.82 – $2.55 /lb | $0.27 – $0.38 |
| Light Iron / Sheet | 0.06 lb | $0.05 – $0.08 /lb | $0.00 – $0.00 |
How to prep your Toilet Tank Bolts (Set) before scrapping
Aggregate with other small brass plumbing fittings (compression nuts, valve stems, supply-line ends, escutcheons) into a single bin or coffee can until you have a few pounds. Strip rubber washers and any plastic. Magnet test before bagging — chrome-plated steel imitations look identical but pay nothing extra at the brass rate.
Why prep matters: Most yards pay different rates for clean vs. mixed material. An hour of prep can roughly double your payout per pound on copper-bearing items.
What yards typically pay
90-day Yellow Brass price estimate (US average) — the dominant material in a Toilet Tank Bolts (Set).
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| Material | Recovered | Rate | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | 0.15 lb | $1.82–$2.55/lb | $0.27 – $0.38 |
| Light Iron / Sheet | 0.06 lb | $0.05–$0.08/lb | $0.00 – $0.00 |
How are these prices calculated?
Each day we take metal spot prices from MetalpriceAPI and turn them into US average prices per scrap grade (spot × a grade factor; a few grades such as steel use fixed reference values). The calculator assumes a yard pays 50–70% of those grade prices, which gives the range you see. Full method.
Why a range?
Yards don't pay you the full grade price. They take a margin to cover transport, processing, and risk. The exact margin depends on grade quality, how clean the material is, local competition, and current end-buyer demand. The low end of our range is a conservative estimate; the high end is what well-prepared, clean material at a competitive yard can earn.
What affects your actual payout?
Preparation matters. Stripping copper wire to bare-bright roughly doubles the per-pound rate vs. selling it insulated. Removing brass fittings from copper pipe lets each metal sell at its proper grade instead of being downgraded to mixed. Quantity matters. Some yards offer better tiers for larger loads. Timing matters. Spot prices move daily; a 5% swing on copper is normal week-to-week.
Should I trust this estimate?
Treat it as a planning tool, not a guarantee. For large hauls, call two or three yards and ask for a per-pound quote on the specific grade. Don't haul anything more than 30 minutes without a quote — fuel costs add up. Most yards will quote over the phone if you describe the material accurately.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Toilet Tank Bolts (Set) worth in scrap?
$0.28 – $0.39 as of Nov 10, 2026: that is the scrap value of a typical Toilet Tank Bolts (Set) at US yards today, based on its metal content (Yellow Brass (0.15 lb), Light Iron / Sheet (0.06 lb)) and current prices. The exact payout depends on local prices, yard quality, and how well you've prepped the material.
What metals are inside a Toilet Tank Bolts (Set)?
A Toilet Tank Bolts (Set) contains: Yellow Brass (0.15 lb), Light Iron / Sheet (0.06 lb). Per-component recovery rates and current prices determine the value.
Should I prep a Toilet Tank Bolts (Set) before scrapping?
Aggregate with other small brass plumbing fittings (compression nuts, valve stems, supply-line ends, escutcheons) into a single bin or coffee can until you have a few pounds. Strip rubber washers and any plastic. Magnet test before bagging — chrome-plated steel imitations look identical but pay nothing extra at the brass rate.
Where can I take a Toilet Tank Bolts (Set) to scrap?
Use the ZIP code form above to find scrap yards near you that accept Toilet Tank Bolts (Set), with distance, contact info, and accepted-materials notes.
Estimates assume yard payouts at 50–70% of national spot. Actual payouts vary by region, yard, and material condition. Last updated Nov 10, 2026. © 2026 Scrapyards.io