Scrap My Caravan Dorset – Expert Removal Across Bournemouth, Poole & the County
Caravan collection across Dorset from £350–£450 for towable tourers · paperwork handled · photo quote back in hours
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What it costs to scrap your caravan
Scrapping a caravan is a service you pay for, and there is no free collection. The one exception is a used caravan in working order that meets the conditions in the last column — those we will buy. These are the real figures, so you know where you stand before you get in touch.
Touring caravan — towable
Wheels on, and sound enough to survive the tow
- Collected whole and towed away
- Needs its wheels and a chassis that will hold together
- Figure confirmed from your photos, not on the day
Touring caravan — not towable
Rotten, holed, no wheels, or unsafe for the road
- Broken up where it stands, or lifted onto a tow bed
- Either way it is the same job — it is being scrapped
- Damp, rot and structural damage are all fine
- Skip not included — you hire your own, 6–8 yards
Static caravan
Dismantled on site and the waste taken away
- Full on-site dismantling, clearance and disposal
- Size, access and condition set the final figure
- We never buy static caravans, whatever the condition
We buy used caravans
The one case where the money comes to you
- Caravans from 1992 onwards only
- It must be in working order
- Minor damp is acceptable
- Minor leaks are acceptable
- £100 – £600 for damp, leaks or minor damage
- Up to £4,000 for high-end caravans, never more
Every figure is confirmed from your photos before anything is booked, so nothing changes on the day. Send clear pictures including the damage — a caravan described as towable that turns out not to be is the single most common reason a quote has to be redone. We are always heavily booked: book within 24 hours of your quote or you may be waiting several weeks for a collection date.
Three easy steps to scrap your caravan
Tell us what you need, we quote, we book you in — no obligation.
Tell us about the job
Submit your details so we know what we're collecting.
We send your quote
We'll confirm a fixed price, usually within the hour.
We book you in
Happy with the quote? We'll arrange collection at a time that suits.
How scrapping a caravan works in Dorset
Getting rid of an unwanted caravan in Dorset is a job for a specialist — not a general scrap yard. Scrap My Caravan covers the whole county, collecting touring and static caravans from Bournemouth to Bridport, Poole to Shaftesbury. Touring caravan removal starts from £350; static caravans from £1,800. You'll receive a clear, upfront quote before any work begins.
Caravan Disposal in Dorset – What to Expect
Standard scrap yards won't take a whole caravan. The problem is the mix of materials: aluminium cladding, timber framing, fibreglass, multiple types of plastic, foam insulation, and gas fittings. A general metal yard can only process metal. A caravan is something else entirely.
Specialist caravan dismantlers separate the materials properly and direct each to the correct recycling stream — metal, timber, plastics, fibreglass. Any company removing your caravan as waste must hold a registered waste carrier licence issued by the Environment Agency. It's a legal requirement, and worth confirming before work starts.
How Much Does It Cost to Scrap a Caravan in Dorset?
Here's the thing: scrapping a caravan is a cost to you, not a payment. Scrap My Caravan provides a removal service. In some cases, a caravan with good salvageable parts attracts interest from a breaker, which offsets part of the disposal cost — but for most caravans, removal is a paid service.
Touring Caravans
Touring caravan removal starts from £350 across Dorset. That covers a standard single-axle tourer collected from anywhere in the county. Twin-axle models, oversized units, or caravans in very poor condition may cost more — but you'll know the figure before anyone arrives.
Static Caravans
Statics start from £1,800. They're a bigger job: most need partial or full on-site dismantling before anything can move. With Dorset's mix of coastal parks and rural plots, access conditions vary, so providing accurate site details when you enquire helps get you an accurate quote first time.
Where Does Scrap My Caravan Collect in Dorset?
The whole county is covered. Collection runs reach Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Weymouth, Christchurch, Bridport, Wareham, Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Swanage, and the Isle of Purbeck. The BH, DT, and SP postcode areas are all within range. For caravans near the county boundaries, the Hampshire service extends east, the Wiltshire service covers the north, and the Somerset service reaches the northwest.
Collecting From Caravan Parks and Holiday Sites in Dorset
Dorset is one of England's most caravan-dense counties. The coastline from Bournemouth to Lyme Regis is lined with touring and static parks, and many inland areas have holiday sites and privately owned statics on agricultural land.
Scrap My Caravan collects from parks, holiday sites, and private land across the county. If your caravan is on a managed site, give the park management advance notice before the collection date — most sites require it. Mention the site name and any access restrictions so the right vehicle and crew can be booked.
Does the Caravan Need to Be Roadworthy for Collection?
No. The caravan doesn't need to be roadworthy, habitable, or in any particular condition. Caravans with significant damp, structural damage, fire or smoke damage, or missing sections are all collectible. The condition is reflected in the quote — but it doesn't prevent collection.
What Happens After Collection?
After leaving Dorset, your caravan goes to a licensed disposal facility. Aluminium and steel go to metal recycling. Timber is processed as wood waste. Fibreglass is separated out. Plastics are sorted by type. Gas fittings are handled under specific safety protocols.
Touring caravans with a V5C logbook should have the registration surrendered when scrapped. According to DVLA guidance on GOV.UK, registered vehicles taken permanently off the road must have their record updated. Static caravans are not registered motor vehicles, so this doesn't apply.
Get your quote
An old tourer on the driveway in Dorchester or a static on a coastal plot near Swanage — it all starts with one quote.
Why Caravan Collection in Dorset Is a Priced Service
Collection is not free — it is a paid removal service. Touring caravans start from £350; static caravans from £1,800. The cost covers collection, transport, and responsible disposal at a licensed facility.
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We don't just collect in Dorset — we're available all over the UK.
Frequently asked questions about caravan disposal in Dorset
Will a Scrapyard Take a Caravan?
Most traditional scrap yards don't accept whole caravans. A caravan contains timber, fibreglass, various plastics, and foam insulation alongside aluminium and steel — standard scrap yards process metal, not composite waste. A specialist caravan dismantler holds the right Environment Agency licence to handle all caravan materials lawfully.
How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of a Caravan in Dorset?
Touring caravans start from £350 for collection and disposal across Dorset. Static caravans start from £1,800, reflecting the on-site work involved. You'll receive a fixed, upfront quote — no surprises on the day.
Can You Scrap a Static Caravan in Dorset?
Yes. Static caravans are collected and scrapped across Dorset, including from coastal parks, private land, and rural plots. Static removal involves on-site dismantling — usually half a day to a full day. Prices start from £1,800.
Do I Need to Notify the DVLA When I Scrap a Caravan?
Touring caravans registered as vehicles have a V5C logbook — the DVLA should be notified when the caravan is scrapped and the V5C surrendered. Static caravans are not registered motor vehicles, so no DVLA notification is required. Full guidance at GOV.UK.
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