Scrap metal dealers registrations

Eligibility Criteria

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

Regulation Summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence (opens in a new window)

Application Evaluation Process

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.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

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, which is 28 days from receipt of a valid application.

Apply online

Apply online for registration as a scrap metal dealer (opens in a new window)

Tell us about a change to your existing registration as a scrap metal dealer (opens in a new window)

Failed Application Redress

Please contact us in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact us in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct (opens in a new window) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (opens in a new window).

Trade Associations

• British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) (opens in a new window)
• International Aluminium Institute (opens in a new window)  
• Metal Bulletin (opens in a new window)

Contact us:

Environmental Health Section
Merlin House
Merlin Way
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 4RA

Tel: 0845 907 2244 ext 3820