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Scrap Metal Dealers requirements, under the law

 The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 requires all scrap metal dealers to provide the following details when trading ANY scrap metal:

  • description and weight of the metal being traded
  • date and time of the trade
  • full name and address of the person trading metal, with the scrap metal dealer
  • price payable, OR estimated value, of the metal traded
  • registration details of any vehicle transporting the metal for trading. 

These details are required BY LAW.  Any falsification by a buyer or seller when trading scrap could lead to arrest.

The Vehicles Crime Act 2001 and Motor Salvage Operations Regulations 2002 require dealers to record specific details when buying or selling salvaged vehicles.  The dealer must always:

  • show valid identification when buying or selling salvaged vehicles
  • record the details of the seller's identification shown at the point of sale - valid types of seller identification are:
    •  a valid driving licence or passport
    • two utility bills (with teh same address)
    • a V5 form that shows the name and address of the seller (this is only valid if another form of valid ID is produced to confirm these details).

These details are also required BY LAW.  Failure to record these details by the dealer could lead to arrest and the revocation of their trading licence.

If you know of anyone failing to observe these requirements REPORT IT to the Police immediately on 01622 690690, OR anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.