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Scrap Yards in West Devon
1 licensed scrap metal site in the West Devon council area, including Tavistock. Every yard below holds a current site licence on the Environment Agency register.
All licensed yards in West Devon
Sanders Scrap Merchants
Newlands Cottage, Heathfield, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0LE
Licensed · valid to 21 July 2027Before 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 Hams3 licensed sites · 18 miles
- Scrap yards in Teignbridge2 licensed sites · 24 miles
- Scrap yards in Torbay4 licensed sites · 28 miles
- Scrap yards in Torridge2 licensed sites · 29 miles
- Scrap yards in Cornwall8 licensed sites · 34 miles
- Scrap yards in Mid Devon2 licensed sites · 37 miles
- Scrap yards in North Somerset6 licensed sites · 76 miles
- Scrap yards in Bath and North East Somerset5 licensed sites · 90 miles
Common questions
How many licensed scrap yards are there in West Devon?
The Environment Agency register lists 1 licensed scrap metal site in the West Devon 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.