Non-iron scrap metals — copper, aluminum, brass, stainless, lead, zinc — higher value per pound than ferrous and subject to stricter ID/anti-theft rules.
## What is nonferrous scrap? **Nonferrous** scrap contains no iron and is not magnetic. The major categories: - **Copper:** #1 bare bright, #2 copper, insulated wire, copper tubing. - **Aluminum:** Old sheet, cast, extrusion, UBC (used beverage cans), wheels. - **Brass:** Yellow, red, plumbing brass, radiator brass. - **Stainless steel:** 304, 316, 430. - **Lead, zinc, nickel, exotics.** ## Why state regulators care Because nonferrous prices are high, theft of copper wire, catalytic converters, and AC coils is a major problem. Most US states now require: - **Government-issued photo ID** captured digitally. - **Vehicle plate capture.** - **Thumbprint** (in CA, TX, AZ, others). - **3- to 10-day hold** before resale. - **Daily upload** to state-run databases (LeadsOnline, Auto Data Direct). ## How WeighPay handles nonferrous WeighPay automatically applies the right ID-capture workflow for the operator's state, holds the load for the required period, and uploads the transaction nightly to LeadsOnline or Auto Data Direct.