What should you expect when you take scrap to a UK scrap yard?
Short answer: You will usually drive onto a weighbridge, unload where you are directed, be weighed in and out so the net weight is recorded, be asked for photo ID and proof of address, and be paid by bank transfer or cheque rather than cash, so allow time for the checks and bring anything that shows where the material came from.
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List Free →The weighbridge process
Your vehicle is usually weighed full and then empty, and the difference is the weight of your scrap, which should be shown on the ticket.
The paperwork
Expect to show identification and for your details to be recorded, which is a normal part of dealing with a licensed yard.
Payment
Licensed dealers in England and Wales generally pay by transfer or cheque rather than in cash, so make sure you have your bank details ready.
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