Scrap Yards in Sunderland
4 licensed scrap metal sites in the Sunderland council area, including Houghton-Le-Spring. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in Sunderland
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European Metal Recycling Limited
Europa Works, Woodbine Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6TY
Licensed · valid to 4 June 2028T Curry And Son
Endean Works, Sedgeletch Road, Houghton-Le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6NJ
Licensed · valid to 25 November 2027Nearby areas
- Scrap yards in South Tyneside1 licensed site · 7 miles
- Scrap yards in Newcastle upon Tyne6 licensed sites · 9 miles
- Scrap yards in Gateshead5 licensed sites · 9 miles
- Scrap yards in County Durham15 licensed sites · 11 miles
- Scrap yards in Northumberland4 licensed sites · 19 miles
- Scrap yards in Redcar and Cleveland7 licensed sites · 25 miles
- Scrap yards in North Yorkshire5 licensed sites · 41 miles
- Scrap yards in York4 licensed sites · 67 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in Sunderland?
The Environment Agency register lists 4 licensed scrap metal sites in the Sunderland 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.