Use Leon Recycling for Scrap Metal and End-of-Life Vehicles
Leon Recycling Ltd operates from Croghan Industrial Estate on Emoclew Road in Arklow. Current reliable listings identify it as a metal-recycling business and authorised treatment facility for end-of-life cars and light commercial vehicles.
It should not be confused with a normal household wheelie-bin collection company. No verified Leon household-bin calendar, fortnightly bin route or domestic bin-plan price list was found during this 2026 review.
Quick answer: what does Leon Recycling do?
Leon Recycling is an Arklow scrap-metal recycler and authorised end-of-life vehicle treatment facility. ELVES also indicates that the facility offers a collection service.
Typical reasons to contact Leon include disposing of an end-of-life car or van, bringing scrap metal, asking for the current scrap-metal buying rate or arranging a collection where the company can provide one.
Not a household bin calendar service
No reliable current evidence was found showing Leon Recycling operating scheduled household black, recycling or brown wheelie-bin routes.
If you searched for “Leon Recycling bin collection days”, call before assuming the service exists. For household bins in Wicklow, compare licensed household waste collectors instead.
Leon Recycling Arklow Opening Hours
The current ELVES authorised-treatment-facility listing publishes the following opening hours for Leon Recycling Ltd.
| Day | Published hours | Before travelling |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–5:00pm | Call first for a vehicle collection or large scrap load. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–5:00pm | Ask for today’s scrap-metal price if selling metal. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–5:00pm | Bring vehicle documents when surrendering an ELV. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–5:00pm | Separate different metal types where practical. |
| Friday | 8:00am–5:00pm | Avoid arriving at closing time with a vehicle-processing request. |
| Saturday | 8:00am–1:00pm | Shorter opening day. |
| Sunday | Closed | Plan for another day. |
Use the current ELVES hours rather than an old directory. Some third-party listings show conflicting opening times. If you are transporting a vehicle or valuable scrap, phone 0402 41691 before making a special journey.
Leon Recycling Address and Contact Number
Address
Leon Recycling Ltd
Croghan Industrial Estate
Emoclew Road
Arklow
Co. Wicklow
Y14 YY30
Contact
Phone: 0402 41691
Website: leonrecycling.ie
The company website is still referenced by ELVES, although it was not accessible through the research browser during this audit.
Do not confuse Leon with Arklow Recycling Centre. Both are associated with Croghan Industrial Estate/Emoclew Road, but Wicklow County Council’s Arklow Recycling Centre is the household civic-amenity facility. Leon is a separate metal and vehicle-recycling business.
What Leon Recycling Does
End-of-life vehicles
Leon is listed by ELVES and Wicklow County Council as an authorised treatment facility for end-of-life vehicles.
Scrap-metal recycling
Published Leon material and industry records identify the company as a metal recycler handling ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.
Collection service
ELVES currently marks Leon as offering a collection service. Availability and cost should be confirmed directly for the specific vehicle or scrap load.
No verified household wheelie-bin service: current reliable sources do not show a Leon household refuse/recycling/food-bin collection calendar. Do not publish guessed bin days, bin sizes or household plan prices.
Leon Recycling Prices: What Is Free and What Needs a Quote?
There is no reliable current public 2026 Leon scrap-metal price table. Scrap values change with the metal type, grade, contamination, quantity and market price, so phone for the live buying rate before travelling primarily to sell metal.
| Service | Verified price position | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Intact qualifying end-of-life car/van | Normally free at an ATF | Confirm vehicle eligibility and what documents to bring. |
| Vehicle with major parts missing | A charge may apply | Tell Leon if the engine, gearbox, transmission, catalytic converter or other major components are missing. |
| Vehicle containing added waste | A charge may apply | Remove unrelated rubbish before surrendering the vehicle. |
| Scrap metal | Live rate required | What is today’s rate for the exact metal and grade? |
| Vehicle/scrap collection | Not verified online | Is collection available from my Eircode, and is there a transport charge? |
Free ELV take-back does not automatically mean free transport from your home. ELVES indicates that Leon offers collection, but collection conditions and transport pricing need to be confirmed directly.
How to Scrap an End-of-Life Car at Leon Recycling
Irish government guidance requires end-of-life passenger cars and light commercial vehicles below 3,500 kg to be disposed of through an authorised treatment facility. Leon Recycling is listed as an ATF in County Wicklow.
Confirm Leon can accept your vehicle
Call 0402 41691 and describe the vehicle, its condition and whether it can be driven or needs collection.
Keep the vehicle intact
Free ATF disposal normally applies when the registered owner presents an intact vehicle. Missing important components or unrelated waste inside the car can result in a charge.
Bring the registration document
Government guidance says the vehicle registration certificate or logbook should be surrendered when the vehicle is deposited for destruction.
Get a Certificate of Destruction
The registered owner should receive a Certificate of Destruction. This confirms the vehicle is entering the authorised destruction process.
Keep the certificate
The Certificate of Destruction is important evidence that the vehicle has been legally destroyed and its record can be updated on the National Vehicle and Driver File.
Do not hand an end-of-life vehicle to an unauthorised scrapyard. Without an authorised Certificate of Destruction, you can remain recorded as the registered owner of the vehicle.
Why the Certificate of Destruction Matters
When an authorised treatment facility issues a Certificate of Destruction, the information is forwarded to the National Vehicle and Driver File. The vehicle record is then locked so it cannot subsequently be taxed or legally returned to normal road use.
Proof that the vehicle entered an ATF
The certificate confirms that your end-of-life vehicle was surrendered through an authorised legal disposal route.
Possible motor-tax refund
If more than three whole months of motor tax remain, the Certificate of Destruction may be needed to support a refund application. Check the current rules with your motor tax office.
What Scrap Metal Does Leon Recycling Handle?
Historic Leon advertising and current industry records identify the business as a ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler. Common examples associated with the business include steel, iron, cast iron, copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminium and lead.
Ferrous metal
- Steel
- Iron
- Cast iron
- Other magnetic metal scrap subject to acceptance
Non-ferrous metal
- Copper
- Brass
- Aluminium
- Stainless steel
- Lead
Sort valuable metals before asking for a price. Mixed, contaminated or unidentified loads can be harder to price than clean separated copper, brass, aluminium or stainless steel.
No current €/kg figures are published here. Scrap prices can move quickly and vary by grade. Phone Leon for the current rate rather than relying on an old online price.
Does Leon Recycling Collect Scrap Cars or Metal?
The current ELVES listing marks Leon Recycling as offering a collection service. That does not establish a universal free pickup radius or fixed 2026 transport charge.
Give the collection address
Provide your Eircode and explain whether access is suitable for a recovery or collection vehicle.
Describe the vehicle or scrap
For a car, say whether it rolls, steers and has major components intact. For metal, describe the material and approximate quantity.
Ask about transport cost
Free disposal of an eligible ELV at an ATF does not by itself guarantee free collection from your property.
Confirm paperwork
If the collection is for an end-of-life vehicle, ask what registration/ownership documents must be available when the vehicle is taken.
Looking for Household Waste or Wheelie-Bin Recycling in Arklow?
Leon Recycling is not the same service as the nearby Wicklow County Council household recycling facility. If you have ordinary household recyclables, bulky domestic waste or civic-amenity material, check Arklow Recycling Centre instead.
Arklow Recycling Centre
Wicklow County Council operates Arklow Recycling Centre at Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow, Eircode Y14 K381.
Need household bin collection?
Use a licensed household waste collector serving your exact Wicklow address. Collection days and plan prices belong to that provider, not automatically to Leon Recycling.
Map to Leon Recycling in Arklow
Use Y14 YY30 for Leon Recycling rather than the nearby council recycling-centre Eircode. The businesses are close geographically but serve different purposes.
What to Check Before Visiting Leon Recycling
If scrapping a vehicle
- Call first with the registration details.
- Confirm the vehicle is eligible for ATF disposal.
- Bring the registration certificate/logbook.
- Remove unrelated rubbish from the vehicle.
- Ask for the Certificate of Destruction.
If selling scrap metal
- Identify the metal type.
- Separate different grades where practical.
- Estimate the quantity or load.
- Phone for the current rate.
- Ask about acceptance if the material is unusual or contaminated.
Leon Recycling FAQ
Does Leon Recycling collect household bins?
No reliable current source reviewed for this article shows Leon operating a scheduled household wheelie-bin collection service. The verified business activities are scrap-metal recycling, end-of-life vehicle treatment and a collection service for its relevant waste streams.
Where is Leon Recycling?
Leon Recycling Ltd is at Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. ELVES lists the Eircode as Y14 YY30.
What is the Leon Recycling phone number?
The current ELVES listing gives 0402 41691.
What are Leon Recycling opening hours?
ELVES currently lists Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, Saturday from 8am to 1pm and Sunday closed.
Is Leon Recycling an authorised car-scrapping facility?
Yes. ELVES and Wicklow County Council identify Leon Recycling as an authorised treatment facility for end-of-life vehicles in County Wicklow.
Is it free to scrap a car at Leon Recycling?
An intact qualifying end-of-life vehicle can normally be deposited at an authorised treatment facility free of charge by the registered owner. Charges may apply if major components are missing or unrelated waste has been added.
What documents do I need to scrap my car?
Government guidance says you should bring the vehicle registration certificate or logbook. Contact Leon first if ownership documents are missing or the registered-owner details do not match.
Will I receive a Certificate of Destruction?
An authorised treatment facility should issue the registered owner a Certificate of Destruction when an eligible end-of-life vehicle is surrendered through the proper process.
What scrap metals does Leon Recycling handle?
Published material associated with Leon includes ferrous metals such as steel and iron and non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, aluminium, stainless steel and lead. Confirm unusual material before travelling.
What are Leon Recycling scrap-metal prices?
No reliable current public 2026 price list was found. Metal prices vary by type, grade, weight and market conditions, so call 0402 41691 for the current rate.
Does Leon Recycling collect scrap cars?
ELVES marks Leon as offering a collection service. Call with the vehicle location and condition to confirm availability and whether transport costs apply.
Is Leon Recycling the same as Arklow Recycling Centre?
No. Leon Recycling is a private metal/vehicle recycling business. Arklow Recycling Centre is a separate Wicklow County Council household recycling facility, although both are associated with the Croghan Industrial Estate area.
Source Verification
Leon Recycling’s address, phone number, current published opening hours, authorised-treatment-facility status and collection-service indicator were checked against ELVES and Wicklow County Council. End-of-life vehicle procedure, free take-back conditions, registration-document requirements and Certificate of Destruction rules were checked against Irish government and Citizens Information guidance.
- ELVES — Leon Recycling Ltd authorised treatment facility
- Wicklow County Council — End-of-Life Vehicles
- Department of Transport — Vehicle destruction and Certificate of Destruction
- Citizens Information — Disposing of an end-of-life vehicle
- Wicklow County Council — Arklow Recycling Centre
Research limitation: Leon’s own website was referenced by current official/industry listings but could not be opened through the research browser during this audit. For that reason, no claim is made that a current Leon-owned webpage publishes household bin routes, scrap prices, pickup fees or additional opening-hour details.
Before You Contact Leon Recycling
Use Leon Recycling when your task is scrap metal or an end-of-life vehicle—not because you need a normal household wheelie-bin calendar. Call 0402 41691 before transporting a car, ask for the current metal rate if selling scrap, and make sure an end-of-life vehicle transaction ends with the correct Certificate of Destruction.
Independent information guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Leon Recycling Ltd, ELVES, Wicklow County Council or a vehicle-treatment operator. Leon and the relevant official authorities remain the final sources for live acceptance, prices, collection availability and vehicle paperwork.