Scrap Yards in Canterbury
3 licensed scrap metal sites in the Canterbury council area, including Whitstable. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in Canterbury
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John Butcher Bros
Unit 11 To 12, Canterbury Industrial Park Island Road Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HQ
Licensed · valid to 14 December 2028Whitstable Metals Ltd
20-21, Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3PS
Licensed · valid to 16 January 2029Ling Metals Limited
No.6-7, Stone Way, Lakesview Business Park hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GP
Licensed · valid to 15 December 2028Nearby areas
- Scrap yards in Dover5 licensed sites · 10 miles
- Scrap yards in Thanet4 licensed sites · 11 miles
- Scrap yards in Swale10 licensed sites · 17 miles
- Scrap yards in Medway7 licensed sites · 26 miles
- Scrap yards in Rochford2 licensed sites · 27 miles
- Scrap yards in Maidstone4 licensed sites · 28 miles
- Scrap yards in Maldon7 licensed sites · 31 miles
- Scrap yards in Tunbridge Wells5 licensed sites · 33 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in Canterbury?
The Environment Agency register lists 3 licensed scrap metal sites in the Canterbury 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.