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Scrap Yards in Redbridge

3 licensed scrap metal sites in the Redbridge council area, including Hainault, Ilford. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.

All licensed yards in Redbridge

7/11 Metal Recycling Limited

Unit 10, Roebuck Road, Hainault, Essex, IG6 3UF

Licensed · valid to 27 August 2028

Dial A Spare Ltd

7, Juniper Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2EG

Licensed · valid to 14 July 2029

Kwik Bodyworks

Unit 1, 1a, Wanstead Park Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3TG

Licensed · valid to 8 May 2029
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.

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Common questions

How many licensed scrap yards are there in Redbridge?

The Environment Agency register lists 3 licensed scrap metal sites in the Redbridge 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.