Scrap Yards in Cardiff
Scrap metal dealers and yards in Cardiff. All yards pay by bank transfer in accordance with UK law.
Guide to Cardiff Scrap Yards
Cardiff is South Wales' primary scrap metal market, serving both domestic sellers and the wider industrial and construction sectors across the region. Tremorfa and Wentloog industrial estates host the main licensed dealers.
How to choose a scrap yard in Cardiff: Tremorfa is the most accessible area from the city centre and eastern suburbs. Wentloog suits sellers coming from Rumney, St Mellons, and the east.
What to bring: Photo ID is required at every registered yard. Wales operates under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 — the same rules as England. Payment is always by bank transfer.
How pricing works: Weighbridge, visual grading, per-kg offer. Sorting metals before arrival improves grading accuracy and your payout.
Tips: Cardiff's older housing stock in Splott, Roath, Canton, and Pontcanna generates copper plumbing and lead roofing material that grades well at city yards.
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Submit a PriceScrap Yard FAQs – Cardiff
Do Cardiff scrap yards pay cash?
No. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 applies in Wales. All licensed Cardiff yards pay by bank transfer or cheque — cash payments are illegal.
What ID is needed at Cardiff scrap yards?
A driving licence or passport is required. Cardiff yards must record your identity before purchasing.
Do Cardiff scrap prices follow England's national average?
Yes — Cardiff tracks UK commodity benchmarks. Copper, aluminium, and ferrous steel prices are typically within a few percent of the national average.