Scrap Metal Dealers

The dealing in scrap metal or the running of a scrap metal business is controlled by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964. No person may carry on the business of a scrap metal dealer unless they are registered to do so by their Local Authority.  Environmental Health are responsible for the registration process.

A person is deemed to be carrying on a scrap metal business if

(a)   a place in the area is occupied by him as a scrap metal store, or

(b)   no place is occupied by him as a scrap metal store in Melton Borough or elsewhere, but he has his usual place of residence in Melton Borough, or

(c)   no place is occupied by him as a scrap metal store in Melton Borough or elsewhere, but a place in Melton Borough is occupied by him for the purpose of that business.

Registration as a scrap metal dealer shall last for 3 years and must be renewed on or before the expiry date if the registered person wishes to carry on as a scrap metal dealer.  Further information can be obtained from Environmental Health.

How to apply

Please complete either an application for a new registration, or, if you are an existing operator a renewal application.  These should then be submitted to Environmental Health.

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