Scrap metal dealers registration

A scrap metal dealer shall be classed as carrying on a business in the local authority area if any of the following apply:

• the dealer occupies a place as a scrap metal store in the area
• the dealer does not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but has a usual place of residence in the area
• the dealer does not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but occupies a place for business purposes

A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence

Guidance on Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 (PDF, 37kb)

Applicants must provide the following:

• their full name
• the address of the dealer, or in the case of a company, their registered or principal office
• the address of each place occupied as a scrap metal store, if any
• if the business is carried on without a scrap metal store
• if the business is carried on without a scrap metal store but the applicant occupies a place for the purposes of business, and the address of such a place

The registered dealer must notify the local authority of any changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal dealer

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period of 35 calendar days

Apply for registration as a scrap metal dealer

Tell us about a change to your existing registration as a scrap metal dealer

British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA)

International Aluminium Institute

International Lead Association

Metal Bulletin