Scrap Yards in Bedford
3 licensed scrap metal sites in the Bedford council area, including Cotton End. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in Bedford
Japanese Car Breakers
Japanese Car Breakers, Ampthill Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3JE
Licensed · valid to 5 March 2029Summer Place West End Haynes
Cotton End Garage, 111 High Road, Cotton End, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QS
Licensed · valid to 30 November 2028Nearby areas
- Scrap yards in Milton Keynes5 licensed sites · 13 miles
- Scrap yards in Luton4 licensed sites · 14 miles
- Scrap yards in Stevenage2 licensed sites · 17 miles
- Scrap yards in Huntingdonshire5 licensed sites · 21 miles
- Scrap yards in Dacorum1 licensed site · 22 miles
- Scrap yards in North Northamptonshire9 licensed sites · 24 miles
- Scrap yards in West Northamptonshire11 licensed sites · 28 miles
- Scrap yards in Watford1 licensed site · 31 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in Bedford?
The Environment Agency register lists 3 licensed scrap metal sites in the Bedford 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.