Whether you’re clearing out a garage in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ripping out a bathroom in Crewe, or sorting through farm machinery in Market Drayton, you’re likely to find yourself staring at a pile of unwanted metal, wondering: “Should I take it to the tip, or bring it to a scrap yard near me?”
At Hamptons Group, we help customers across Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire make the right choice — and in many cases, that can mean cash in your hand instead of nothing at all.
What counts as scrap metal?
Before deciding where to take it, here’s a quick list of what we (and most tips) accept:
- Ferrous metals – steel, iron, radiators, old gates, tools
- Non-ferrous metals – copper, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, lead (these often fetch the highest prices)
- Large appliances – washing machines, tumble dryers, ovens
- Vehicle parts – alloy wheels, catalytic converters, engines
- Cables and wiring – from building work, machinery or electrical jobs
Option 1: The tip (household waste recycling centre)
In Newcastle-under-Lyme & Keele
Your local recycling centre is convenient if you’ve only got a few bits of metal and you’re already heading there with general waste.
Best for:
- Small household items (e.g. broken pans, old curtain rails)
- Mixed loads of rubbish and recyclables
- Quick clear-outs where payment isn’t a priority
Tip rules: Most sites require proof of address and only accept waste from residents in their council area. For example, if you live in Staffordshire, you can’t always use a Cheshire site.
In Crewe, Sandbach & Congleton
Cheshire HWRCs have metal skips too, but they’re designed for household waste rather than commercial or bulk loads. And unlike a scrap yard, you won’t receive payment for what you drop off at the tip.
Option 2: A scrap yard near me (Hamptons Group)
Why our yard often beats the tip
If you’ve got a decent amount of metal – or anything of higher value like copper or brass – our scrap yard in Newcastle-under-Lyme is the smarter choice. We also welcome customers from Alsager, Audley, Betley, Crewe, Eccleshall, Madeley, Market Drayton, Nantwich, Sandbach, Whitchurch and the surrounding areas.
Benefits of choosing Hamptons Group:
- We pay you
Prices are based on weight, type and current market rates - Fast turnaround
Drive in, weigh in, get paid - Specialist recycling
Nothing reusable is wasted - Collection service available
Ideal for large or heavy loads, farm equipment or industrial machinery
Pro tip: Keep different metals separate for a better price – for example, copper and brass are worth more than mixed steel.
End-of-life vehicles
If you need to dispose of a car, van or agricultural vehicle, the tip can’t help – but we can. As an authorised treatment facility (ATF), we can handle the whole process for you: from the DVLA paperwork and Certificate of Destruction to paying you the scrap value. Simple, legal and hassle-free.
Quick decision guide
Not sure which option is best? Here’s a handy guide to point you in the right direction:
| Type of waste | Best option | Why |
| Small bits of metal & other rubbish | Tip | One trip for everything |
| Pile of copper or brass | Hamptons Group scrap yard | Highest payout |
| End-of-life car or van | Hamptons Group ATF | Legal disposal & payment |
| Heavy farm or industrial machinery | Hamptons Group (collection) | Cuts out the transport hassle |
| Renovation offcuts | Hamptons Group scrap yard | Quick weigh-in & payment |
Local areas we cover
If you’re in or around Stoke-on-Trent and searching for a “scrap yard near me”, chances are we’re right on your doorstep.
We regularly welcome customers from:
Cheshire – Alsager, Audlem, Congleton, Crewe, Nantwich and Sandbach.
Shropshire – Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Woore.
Staffordshire – Audley, Biddulph, Cheadle, Eccleshall, Hixon, Keele, Kidsgrove, Leek, Loggerheads, Madeley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, Stone, Talke, Tunstall and Uttoxeter.
And we serve many more towns and villages across Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Final thoughts
For small household loads, your local tip will do the job. But if you’ve got higher-value metals or bigger quantities, Hamptons Group is the ideal choice. We will recycle everything responsibly – and make sure you get rewarded for it.