Scrap yards & breakers in DL4
3 current licences Source: EA Scrap Metal Dealers public register, retrieved 2026-10-10
| Business | Type | Council | Valid until | Address | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Ardour Recycling Limited | Site | County Durham | 2027-03-18 | Unit 10, Hackworth Industrial Park, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1HF | DL4 1HF |
| J Denham Metals Ltd | Site | County Durham | 2026-12-22 | Coppycrooks Yard, West Auckland Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1PY | DL4 1PY |
| R R Commercials Ltd | Site | County Durham | 2029-04-08 | Unit 15J, Hackworth Industrial Park, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1HF | DL4 1HF |
Using a yard in DL4 — 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.