Scrap yards & breakers in BL1
5 current licences Source: EA Scrap Metal Dealers public register, retrieved 2026-10-10
| Business | Type | Council | Valid until | Address | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Metals (Bolton) Limited | Site | Bolton | 2027-09-30 | Smith Metals, Darbishire Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 2TN | BL1 2TN |
| A1 Vehicle Dismantlers | Site | Bolton | 2029-05-10|2026-05-04 | Fold Yard, Arch Street, Bolton, Grater Manchester, BL1 2TH | BL1 2TH |
| A1 Vehicle Dismantlers | Site | Bolton | 2029-05-10|2026-05-04 | Fold Yard, Arch Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 2TH | BL1 2TH |
| E Platt and Sons | Site | Bolton | 2029-04-27|2026-04-27 | Wellington Works, 232-234 Waterloo Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8HU | BL1 8HU |
| The Scrappers Ltd | Site | Bolton | 2027-04-29 | 228, Waterloo Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 8HU | BL1 8HU |
Using a yard in BL1 — the law
Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, dealers must verify the identity of sellers and record every transaction. Payment must be traceable (no cash for collectors without a site licence). If a yard can’t show its licence, walk away.