Scrap Yards in Nottingham
2 licensed scrap metal sites in the Nottingham council area, including Dunkirk, Dunkirk Industrial Estate. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in Nottingham
Unit Metels Recycling (UK) Limited
Harrimans Lane, Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 2SD
Licensed · valid to 30 January 2028AVS Vauxhall Breakers
Cavendish Street, Dunkirk Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG7 2TJ
Licensed · valid to 21 November 2028Nearby areas
- Scrap yards in Erewash12 licensed sites · 5 miles
- Scrap yards in Rushcliffe8 licensed sites · 8 miles
- Scrap yards in Amber Valley7 licensed sites · 11 miles
- Scrap yards in Charnwood10 licensed sites · 12 miles
- Scrap yards in Derby6 licensed sites · 12 miles
- Scrap yards in Mansfield5 licensed sites · 14 miles
- Scrap yards in Bolsover5 licensed sites · 17 miles
- Scrap yards in North West Leicestershire2 licensed sites · 18 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in Nottingham?
The Environment Agency register lists 2 licensed scrap metal sites in the Nottingham council area, as of 1 November 2026.
Will a scrap yard pay me in cash?
No. Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, licensed dealers in England and Wales must pay by bank transfer, card payment or a non-transferable cheque. Cash is banned.
What do I need to bring to sell scrap metal?
Bring photo ID and something showing your address. Yards must check your full name and address before they accept metal, and they keep a record of every sale for three years.