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Scrap Yards in Oxford
1 licensed scrap metal site in the Oxford council area. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in Oxford
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.
Nearby areas
- Scrap yards in South Oxfordshire4 licensed sites · 6 miles
- Scrap yards in Cherwell2 licensed sites · 14 miles
- Scrap yards in West Berkshire8 licensed sites · 24 miles
- Scrap yards in Wokingham6 licensed sites · 25 miles
- Scrap yards in Swindon1 licensed site · 25 miles
- Scrap yards in Buckinghamshire12 licensed sites · 27 miles
- Scrap yards in Milton Keynes5 licensed sites · 28 miles
- Scrap yards in Bracknell Forest1 licensed site · 29 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in Oxford?
The Environment Agency register lists 1 licensed scrap metal site in the Oxford council area, as of 1 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.