Scrap Yards in Northampton

2 licensed scrap metal sites in Northampton, in the West Northamptonshire council area, followed by the nearest licensed yards around it. Every yard listed holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register (checked 5 November 2026).

Licensed yards in and near Northampton

EMR Group Limited

Harvey Reeves Road, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5JR · 0.9 miles

Licensed · valid to 17 September 2029
Buys from the publicTakes scrap carsCopper, brass and aluminiumTakes cable

Global Arbour Recycling Limited

20, Tweed Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5AJ · 1.4 miles

Licensed · valid to 4 July 2029

T 7 S Threadgold Ltd

Sandy Lane, Harpole, Northamptonshire, NN7 4DG · 3.3 miles

Licensed · valid to 24 January 2029

Raybell & Sons Skip Hire & Recycling

Bell House, The Old Brickworks, Harborough Road, Pitsford, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AA · 4.8 miles

Licensed · valid to 30 November 2028
Skips or containers

Licensed scrap metal site, Wellingborough

Highfield Works, Leys Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1PN · 10.2 miles

Licensed · valid to 30 November 2028

Licensed scrap metal site, Wellingborough

Brookside Works, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BW · 11.1 miles

Licensed · valid to 30 November 2028

Daventry Non-Ferrous Metals

14, Everdon Park, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8YJ · 12.2 miles

Licensed · valid to 30 November 2028
Buys from the publicCopper, brass and aluminiumTakes cable

Licensed scrap metal site, North Northamptonshire

Unit 14, Pytchley Lodge Industrial Estate, Pytchley Lodge Road, Northamptonshire, NN15 6JQ · 12.2 miles

Licensed · valid to 30 November 2028

Wild Wild West Ltd

5, Meadow Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8TL · 13.1 miles

Licensed · valid to 6 May 2029

Easy Recycling Solutions Ltd

Unit 10, Centre 2000, Robinson Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8PU · 13.4 miles

Licensed · valid to 19 December 2026
Before you go: bring photo ID and proof of address, because licensed yards must check who you are. Yards cannot pay cash by law, so expect a bank transfer or cheque. Sorting your metal usually gets a better price. Ring ahead to check opening times and what they take.

Nearby areas and towns

Common questions

How many licensed scrap yards are there in Northampton?

The Environment Agency register lists 2 licensed scrap metal sites in Northampton, as of 5 November 2026. Others nearby are listed on this page with distances.

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.