Scrap yards set the price by weight and grade at the weighbridge, so they self-bill you: the yard raises the purchase invoice for your load, applies VAT where you’re registered, and pays. You don’t invoice the yard yourself.
Key points
- The yard invoices from the weighed load.
- VAT applied where you’re VAT-registered.
- No invoicing the yard yourself.
- A compliant copy per load.
Priced at the weighbridge
Your load’s weight and grade drive the self-billed invoice, so you’re paid quickly without paperwork.
This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own position with your accountant or HMRC.