Scrap Metal

The Vehicle (Crime) Act 2001 and the Motor Salvage Operators Regulations 2002 require that all persons or businesses defined by the Act as a Motor Salvage Operator, to register with their local authority. The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 requires that all persons or businesses defined by the Act as a Scrap Metal Dealer, to register with their local authority. Here, you will find all the necessary information to guide you through the application process.

If you are either a Motor Salvage Operator or a Scrap Metal Dealer (as defined by the relevant Acts) then you must register with the local authority where you are conducting the business. Failure to do so is a criminal offence and subject to a fine.

There is a fee to register for three years as a Motor Salvage Operator. This fee is used to finance the administration of the registration procedure and is currently £95.00 (effective 1 April 2009).

There is no fee to register as a Scrap Metal Dealer.

Important: please ensure that your application is accompanied in person by two means of identification e.g. Passport ,Photo Driving License, Birth Certificate to our offices at the address below.

For either registration process, applications will need to complete the dual application form. Contact the office on 0161 925 1380 and we will send you an application pack.