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Scrap Yards in Dartford

3 licensed scrap metal sites in the Dartford council area. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.

All licensed yards in Dartford

Eastwood Metal Ltd

152, Lower Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BN

Licensed · valid to 26 February 2029

Erith Commercials Ltd

78, Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3ER

Licensed · valid to 30 December 2028

JC Auto Breakers

Hawley Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7RF

Licensed · valid to 12 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 Dartford?

The Environment Agency register lists 3 licensed scrap metal sites in the Dartford 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.