Scrap Metal Dealers

The dealing in scrap metal or the running of a scrap metal business is controlled by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964.

No person may carry on the business of a scrap metal dealer unless they are registered to do so by the local authority. A person is deemed to be carrying on a scrap metal business if: (a) a place in the area is occupied by him as a scrap metal store, or (b) no place is occupied by him as a scrap metal store in the Royal Borough's area or elsewhere, but he has his usual place of residence in the Royal Borough; or (c) no place is occupied by him as a scrap metal store in the Royal Borough's area or elsewhere, but a place in the Royal Borough is occupied by him for the purpose of that business.

Registration as a scrap metal dealer shall last for 3 years and must be renewed on or before the expiry date if the registered person wishes to carry on as a scrap metal dealer. Record books of all transactions must be maintained by the applicant and any constable has the right at any reasonable time to inspect registered premises, records,and scrap metal kept on those premises. The Council has powers of entry to ascertain if premises are being used as a scrap metal store.

Copies of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 can be purchased from Her Majesty's Stationery Office or inspected at the Council Offices where you may also obtain an application form and further help or advice.

Alternatively, please contact us on 01628 683830 if you require more information, or complete our online form.

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