Scrap yards & breakers in E16

3 current licences Source: EA Scrap Metal Dealers public register, retrieved 2026-10-10

Business	Type	Council	Valid until	Address	Postcode
Royal Docks Metals	Site	Newham	2028-10-31	9 -- 11, Caxton Street North, Canning Town, London, E16 1JL	E16 1JL
European Metal Recycling Ltd (EMR)	Site	Newham	2028-10-31	Unit 6, Factory Road, Silvertown, London, E16 2EJ	E16 2EJ
R&N Metal Recycling Ltd	Site	Newham	2028-10-31	1, Ives Road, London, E16 4SH	E16 4SH

Using a yard in E16 — 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.