Licence summary

To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with your Local Authority.

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 

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.

Apply online

The EU Services Directive took effect in late December 2009 with an aim to open up the European Internal Market to cross-border trade in services. There is a requirement for Local Authorities to make certain licensing processes available online.

An online portal, "EUGO", has been established so that service providers can source information with regards to doing business within Europe. In the UK, the portal is called UK Welcomes and is hosted by Business Link.

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

Failed Application Redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact your Local Authority 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 will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

Please contact Epsom & Ewell Borough Council in the first instance.

Trade Associations

British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA)
International Aluminium Institute (IAI)
International Lead Association (ILA)
Metal Bulletin