Buyers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
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Trading Hours
DayHours
Monday12:00–16:30
Tuesday–Friday09:00–16:30
Saturday08:00–10:00
SundayClosed
How to Find Us

Stoneygate Metals
Stoneygate Lane
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
NE10 0HJ
Tel. (0191) 4698089

🪪 Required Identification for Weighing In Material

Version: v1.2 — Updated September 2025

✅ Accepted Identification
✅ UK Driving Licence (photocard)
✅ Passport with recent proof of address
✅ Accepted proof of address includes:
  • Utility bill dated within 3 months
  • Bank statement dated within 3 months
❌ Not Accepted
❌ Paper driving licence (no photo)
❌ Work ID or company badge
❌ Student ID
❌ Expired documents
❌ Photocopies or screenshots

All ID must be valid, original, and clearly show your photo and date of birth. Passports must be accompanied by recent proof of address. Staff may refuse material if ID is unclear or unverifiable.

🚫 Banned Items List

Version: v2.0 — Updated September 2025

💣 Pressurized or Flammable
🚫 Gas cylinders
🚫 Aerosol cans
🚫 Paint tins (liquid or residue)
🚫 Fire extinguishers
🚫 Beer kegs
🚫 Sealed containers
☣️ Hazardous or Toxic
🚫 Lithium-ion batteries
🚫 Nickel Cadmium batteries
🚫 Asbestos-containing materials
🚫 Chemicals, solvents, or oils
🚫 Refrigerants (e.g. fridges, air conditioners)
🚫 Oil filters
🚫 Fuel filters
🚫 Fluorescent tubes
🧨 Safety Risks
🚫 Ammunition or explosives
🚫 Medical waste
🚫 Shock absorbers
🚫 Safes
🔌 Electrical & Electronic
🚫 Microwave ovens
🚫 Tumble dryers
🚫 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
🚫 Power tools
🚫 Restricted by Law
🚫 Stolen goods
🚫 Controlled substances

This list is versioned for audit clarity. Items may require inspection or override approval. Contact site supervisor for exceptions or clarification.