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Plain answers on what UK scrap metal dealer licensing, ID, payment and record rules mean for people selling scrap.

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UK Scrap Metal Rules

UK Scrap Metal Dealer Rules, Explained for Sellers

Plain answers on licensing, ID checks, payment and records, so you know what a legitimate UK dealer should do when you sell.

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About This Site

Why ScrapTrade.org.uk Exists

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UK scrap metal dealers work under rules on licensing, identification, payment and records, which can look like red tape to sellers. This site explains why the rules exist and what they mean when you sell.

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What You Get

Rules in Plain English

Licensing

How to tell whether a dealer is licensed and what that licence covers.

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ID and Payment

Why dealers ask for ID and cannot pay cash for scrap.

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The Rules Apply to Every Material

Whatever You Are Selling

Copper Lead Aluminium Steel Brass Cables Car Parts Catalytic Converters
Who This Is For

Anyone Selling Scrap in the UK

H

Householders

Surprised that a yard wants ID and will not pay cash? Start here.

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T

Tradespeople

Learn what records and proof you should expect to provide.

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V

Vehicle Owners

Understand the extra checks that apply to vehicle parts.

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Ready Sellers

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Common Questions

Do scrap metal dealers need a licence in the UK?
How can you check that a scrap dealer in the UK is licensed?
Why cannot a UK scrap dealer pay you in cash for scrap?
What ID and proof of address will a UK scrap dealer ask for?
What records do UK scrap metal dealers have to keep, and for how long?
Do the scrap metal rules differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
What is the difference between a site licence and a collector's licence?
What happens if you sell scrap to an unlicensed dealer?
How can you show that the scrap you are selling is legitimately yours?
Do the UK dealer rules still apply if you are only selling a small, one-off amount?

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Plain answers on what UK scrap metal dealer licensing and record-keeping rules mean when you sell.

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