Scrap Yards in Edinburgh
Scrap metal dealers and yards in Edinburgh. All yards pay by bank transfer in accordance with UK law.
Guide to Edinburgh Scrap Yards
Edinburgh's scrap yard market is concentrated in the Leith, Granton, and Loanhead areas, with most yards a short drive from the city centre. All yards in Scotland operate under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, which requires photo ID from every seller and bans cash payments.
How to choose a scrap yard in Edinburgh: For most sellers, the Leith industrial area offers the best combination of access and yard density. If you have specialist materials like lead roofing from historic buildings or copper from tenement refurbishments, call ahead.
What to bring: Driving licence or passport is required at every licensed yard. All payments are by bank transfer — Edinburgh yards must record every transaction.
How pricing works: You weigh in at the yard's weighbridge, the operator grades your metal visually, and an offer is made per kg.
Tips: Edinburgh tenement refurbishments produce excellent copper pipe runs. Lead flashings from listed buildings must be disposed of carefully — check your yard accepts them.
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Do Edinburgh scrap yards pay cash?
No. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 applies across Scotland. Cash payments are illegal at all registered dealers.
What ID is needed at Edinburgh scrap yards?
A driving licence or passport is required at every visit. Edinburgh yards are regulated by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Are Edinburgh scrap prices competitive?
Yes — Edinburgh prices for copper and aluminium typically track within 2–3% of the UK national average.