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You will need a licence if you want to run a business that buys or sells scrap metal or are a motor salvage operator.
The legislation concerning Scrap Metal Dealers and Motor Salvage Operators is the Scrap Metals Dealers Act 2013.
There are 2 different types of scrap metal licence and all licences are valid for 3 years:
If you have a site or premises where metal is stored you will need to apply for a site licence, which allows the licence holder to carry on business at any site in the council's area.
If you do not store scrap metal and work as a mobile (door-to-door) collector, you will need to apply for a collector's licence.
The application fees for a 3 year licence are:
You should read the collector's licence statutory requirements and the site licence statutory requirements before you apply.
You must provide the following documents with your application:
View a list of licensed scrap metal businesses for: