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Scrap Yards in Central Bedfordshire
1 licensed scrap metal site in the Central Bedfordshire council area, including Dunstable. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in Central Bedfordshire
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. Ring ahead to check opening times and what they take.
Nearby areas
- Scrap yards in Luton4 licensed sites · 3 miles
- Scrap yards in Dacorum1 licensed site · 9 miles
- Scrap yards in Milton Keynes5 licensed sites · 13 miles
- Scrap yards in Bedford3 licensed sites · 14 miles
- Scrap yards in Stevenage2 licensed sites · 14 miles
- Scrap yards in Watford1 licensed site · 18 miles
- Scrap yards in Buckinghamshire12 licensed sites · 18 miles
- Scrap yards in Three Rivers1 licensed site · 19 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in Central Bedfordshire?
The Environment Agency register lists 1 licensed scrap metal site in the Central Bedfordshire council area, as of 2 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.