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Scrap Yards in Northumberland

4 licensed scrap metal sites in the Northumberland council area, including Bedlington, Hexham, West Sleekburn. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.

All licensed yards in Northumberland

Barrington Auto Salvage

Barrington Ind Est, Bedlington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE22 7DE

Licensed · valid to 9 October 2028

K. C. Forrest Dismantlers Ltd

Unit 1 West Sleekburn Ind Est, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7LQ

Licensed · valid to 3 December 2028

Orchard Car Dismantlers

16 Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PU

Licensed · valid to 16 February 2029

A C Robinson Ltd

2 West Sleekburn Industrial Estate, West Sleekburn, Northumberland, NE22 7LQ

Licensed · valid to 4 March 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 Northumberland?

The Environment Agency register lists 4 licensed scrap metal sites in the Northumberland 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.