Cuz Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I've been saving the spent primers from my 550 into a jug for a few years now. I have a few pounds collected. Does anyone know what a pound of spent primers is worth at the recycling center? What kind of place do you bring them to? I probably have about 10 pounds, so it's not like it's a fortune or anything. I was just wondering what you are all doing with them. Thanks, -Cuz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBertolet Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 The primers are brass. They are worth several dollars a pound. Keep saving them. I have a 5 gallon bucket half full, I am working on filling. When you feel you have a sufficient supply, take them to the scrap yard. It is a good way to get funds for other components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyVey Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 much less than new ones....but joke aside, collect them and bring them to your local metal scrap place. I think the last time I dropped brass off it was something like $2.50/lbs. - a mix of brass and spent primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) Check different places, some won’t take spent primers but will take spent brass. Some don’t care either way. Edited July 12, 2021 by Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 A few phone calls to local recycle centers in my area says they are currently worth $1.90 - $2.00 per pound. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4n2t0 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 So they're worthless, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 42 minutes ago, 4n2t0 said: So they're worthless, lol. All depends on how many lbs you have, and if the recycling center is conveniently located I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 if your local recycle center is like mine I have gotten a flat tire there before. I would walk the bucket into this place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyScuba Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 When I went to deliver parts years ago to a scrap yard I got the front of my car ran over by a truck. Ok I was an impatient 19 yr old at the time but I'm never going to a scrap yard again. \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Ok, both interesting points, I’ve never been to a recycling/scrap yard before. Sounds like a job for one of my kids… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Here in South Carolina they are most worthless, never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 20 hours ago, Sarge said: if your local recycle center is like mine I have gotten a flat tire there before. I would walk the bucket into this place! Aint that the truth ! Ill never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerjd Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 7/14/2021 at 9:25 AM, Sarge said: if your local recycle center is like mine I have gotten a flat tire there before. I would walk the bucket into this place! Yep. Although I still save them. Not really sure why though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertg5322 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 They also make great filler for sandbag type gun bench rests. Same with old pulled bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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