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Scrap Yards in Halton

6 licensed scrap metal sites in the Halton council area, including Runcorn, Widnes. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.

All licensed yards in Halton

Licensed scrap metal site, Runcorn

Yard 4, Percival Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4DS

Licensed · valid to 8 January 2029

Bold Street Car Dismantlers

6 to 7, Bold Street, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7RY

Licensed · valid to 17 February 2029

Global Metal Recycling Ltd

Land Adj to Millhouse Garage, Hale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0TL

Licensed · valid to 4 January 2027

Licensed scrap metal site, Widnes

Ditton Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0QW

Licensed · valid to 27 February 2029

Licensed scrap metal site, Widnes

Ditton Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0PP

Licensed · valid to 8 January 2029

Licensed scrap metal site, Widnes

Pickerings Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8XW

Licensed · valid to 8 January 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 Halton?

The Environment Agency register lists 6 licensed scrap metal sites in the Halton 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.