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Scrap Yards in Colchester
1 licensed scrap metal site in the Colchester council area. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in Colchester
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 Tendring9 licensed sites · 10 miles
- Scrap yards in Braintree5 licensed sites · 12 miles
- Scrap yards in Maldon7 licensed sites · 15 miles
- Scrap yards in Uttlesford1 licensed site · 19 miles
- Scrap yards in Rochford2 licensed sites · 22 miles
- Scrap yards in Brentwood4 licensed sites · 31 miles
- Scrap yards in Swale10 licensed sites · 36 miles
- Scrap yards in Thurrock7 licensed sites · 37 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in Colchester?
The Environment Agency register lists 1 licensed scrap metal site in the Colchester 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.