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Scrap Yards in Newcastle upon Tyne

6 licensed scrap metal sites in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area, including Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.

All licensed yards in Newcastle upon Tyne

Motor Jungle Ltd

Bells Close Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE15 6UF

Licensed · valid to 16 May 2029

C & R Grieveson Ltd

Mary's Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE6 3PZ

Licensed · valid to 22 March 2028

Jebb Metals (Newcastle) Limited

Station Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE6 3PN

Licensed · valid to 22 October 2028

Leiper Scrap Metal Merchant

41, Hamilton Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE4 5ES

Licensed · valid to 25 March 2029

REF Metals Ltd

39, Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE6 4LA

Licensed · valid to 28 June 2027

William Leiper & Sons Ltd

203, Scrogg Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE6 3EN

Licensed · valid to 20 June 2027
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

The Environment Agency register lists 6 licensed scrap metal sites in the Newcastle upon Tyne 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.