EMR Sunderland
Scrap Metal
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Opening Times
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Local metal recycling with EMR
We buy all kinds of metal (aluminium, copper, iron, steel, and more), old cars, and other items. Fast, friendly service with same day payment.
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Covering the Sunderland area
to find
EMR Sunderland
Europa WorksWoodbine TerraceSunderlandSR4 6TY
ON ARRIVAL
EMR Sunderland is based in Pallion, next to the Matalan trading estate. The yard can be easily accessed from the A19 and from all local city centre routes.
Due to ongoing roadworks, access to the yard is available via European Way and down Woodbine Terrace. Currently no access directly from the Northern Spire Bridge until 26 June, 2020, please follow diversion.
On site we have two sections. For ferrous metals, turn left onto the weighbridge and for non-ferrous metals please drive straight towards the non-ferrous shed.
no load too big or too small
Items we take at EMR Sunderland:
Ferrous metal — Iron, steel
Non-ferrous metal — Aluminium, brass, bronze, copper, lead, nickel alloys, stainless steel, tin, titanium, zinc
Scrap vehicles (ELVs)
Alloy wheels
Vehicle batteries
Catalytic converters
Cables
Large domestic appliances — Cookers / ovens, dishwashers, tumble dryers, washing machines
Small electrical goods (WEEE) — Kettles, toasters, toys
The following items cannot be accepted at EMR Sunderland:
Fridges, freezers
Beer kegs / casks
Dairy trolleys / cages
Sealed cylinders — unless they have come through authorised routes
Shopping trolleys
Getting
Paid
At EMR Sunderland we get you weighed and paid fast and fuss free. Choose between contact-free payment direct to your bank account or cashing a cheque* on-site. If this is your first time cashing a cheque, you’ll need to bring ID, proof of address and complete the form given to you upon arrival, after that you only need to bring your ID. Click here to find out what forms of ID we accept.
*a small transaction fee applies
GET THE BEST PRICE FOR YOUR SCRAP VEHICLE
Get a guaranteed price for your old car, and collection from your doorstep with EMR Vehicle Recycling. We'll take care of the paperwork and pick up your vehicle at a time to suit you.
Multiple vehicles to recycle? Get in touch with the depot for pricing.
NEARBY
INFORMATION?
Call 01925 715400 or fill out our online contact form and someone will be in touch. You can also read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information.