Scrap metal dealers

To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with us.

Registration requirements

A scrap metal dealer shall be classed as carrying on a business in the Wycombe district 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

Apply for registration

You can apply to register or change a registration online on the Business Link website:

• Apply to register as a scrap metal dealer (opens in a new window)
• Apply to change a scrap metal dealer registration (opens in a new window)

Alternatively, you can download an application form below. There is no fee for registering as a scrap metal dealer.

Applications must include:

• the dealer's 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 us of any changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal dealer.

Does tacit consent apply?

No. We must process your application before it can be granted.

Legislation

The legislation covering this area is the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964.

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 will give you advice (see link below). From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (see link below).