Scrap yards & breakers in M46
3 current listings Source: EA / NRW / SEPA public registers, retrieved 2026-10-12
| Business | Type | Council | Valid until | Address | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAS Metal Trading Limited | Site | Wigan | 2028-11-30 | Unit J, Prestwich Industrial Estate, Coal Pit Lane, Atherton, M46 0FY | M46 0FY |
| Maxilead Ltd | Site | Wigan | 2029-07-09 | 2 Woodward Way, Chanters Industrial Estate, M46 9RU | M46 9RU |
| Gadbury Auto Salvage | ATF | Wigan | — | Wigan Road, Atherton, M46 0LW | M46 0LW |
Using a yard in M46 — 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.