EMR recycling centres
on the South Coast
Find your nearest EMR site on the South Coast. As an EMR customer you can visit any of our recycling centres to sell your materials.
EMR Ashford
Location
Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate
Brunswick Road
Ashford
TN23 1EL
Opening times
Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday - 7:00am to 11:00am
Sunday - Closed
EMR Newhaven
Location
North Quay Road
Newhaven
BN9 0AB
Opening times
Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday - 7:00am to 11:00am
Sunday - Closed
EMR Portsmouth
Location
Dundas Spur
Copnor
Portsmouth
PO3 5NX
Opening times
Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday - 7:00am to 11:45am
Sunday - Closed
EMR Rochester
Location
Medway City Estate
Whitewall Road
Rochester
ME2 4DZ
Opening times
Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 3:45pm
Saturday - 7:00am to 10:45am
Sunday - Closed
EMR Shoreham
Location
Brighton Road
Shoreham
BN43 6RN
Opening times
Monday to Wednesday - 7:00am to 4:00pm
Thursday - 7:00am to 6:00pm
Friday - 7:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
EMR Southampton
Location
Princes Street
Southampton
SO14 5AP
Opening times
Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday - 7:00am - 11:00am
Sunday - Closed
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell items to EMR?
We welcome all customers, whether you are a business or member of the public. You don’t need an appointment to visit our sites, just call in!
If you have larger volumes of metal and are interested in finding out about how we can help, give us a call on 03330 152 152 or send your enquiry using our online contact form and we’ll call you back.
What ID do I need to sign up for an account?
You need in-date photo ID and proof of address to sign up. The easiest option is a UK driving licence, as it works for both types of ID.
Other acceptable photo IDs include:
- UK/EU passports
- UK biometric immigration documents
- EU National ID cards
For proof of address, we accept:
- Utility bills (issued within 3 months, not mobile phone bills)
- Bank or credit card statements
- Council Tax letters
- Mortgage or HMRC documents
If your address changes, update your account by providing your new ID and proof of address.
How do I get paid?
We offer a variety of payment options. Whatever method you choose, it’s mandatory that you have up-to-date ID on your account. If your ID is out of date, you can update it at your local EMR site or using our online customer portal.
All sites:
- Bank transfer (same day or next day available) — A quick, secure option.
- SecOre payment card — Instantly load money onto your card and spend wherever you see the Mastercard logo.
- Cheque cashing — If it is your first time cashing a cheque, you’ll need to provide up-to-date ID and complete a registration form. After that, you'll need to show ID every time you use the service.
Selected sites:
- ATM — Simply scan the QR code on your ticket using the ATM machine, confirm the amount on screen, and your money will be dispensed.
What items do you buy?
We buy metal of all shapes and sizes. No load is too big or too small! We accept many ferrous and non-ferrous metals, along with end-of-life vehicles.
Here are just some of the common items we accept:
Ferrous metal:
- Bicycles
- Cookers
- Iron
- Steel
Non-ferrous metal:
- Aluminium
- Brass
- Car batteries
- Catalytic converters
- Copper
- Household cable
- Lead
- Stainless Steel
- Zinc
Vehicles:
- Cars
- Motorbikes
- Vans
Waste electricals:
- Microwaves
- Power tools
- Printers
- Washing machines