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Scrap Yards in South Tyneside
1 licensed scrap metal site in the South Tyneside council area, including South Shields. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in South Tyneside
Westoe Removals
Unit 3, Templetown, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 5SE
Licensed · valid to 25 March 2027Before 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 Newcastle upon Tyne6 licensed sites · 6 miles
- Scrap yards in Sunderland4 licensed sites · 7 miles
- Scrap yards in Gateshead5 licensed sites · 8 miles
- Scrap yards in Northumberland4 licensed sites · 13 miles
- Scrap yards in County Durham15 licensed sites · 17 miles
- Scrap yards in Redcar and Cleveland7 licensed sites · 31 miles
- Scrap yards in North Yorkshire5 licensed sites · 47 miles
- Scrap yards in York4 licensed sites · 73 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in South Tyneside?
The Environment Agency register lists 1 licensed scrap metal site in the South Tyneside 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.