EU Services Directive - Scrap metal dealers registration

Scrap metal dealers registration

Licence summary

To be a scrap metal dealer, you need to register with your local authority.

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Guidance Notes - Word format 27Kb

Guidance Notes - PDF format 78Kb

Certificate of Registration - Word format 21Kb

Certificate of Registration - PDF format 67Kb

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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 eligibility criteria for 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.
Target Completion Period 48 calendar days.
Fees

See Licence Application Fees.
Apply online

Apply for registration as a scrap metal dealer

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

Contact

Public Protection Services, Licensing, Ruthin Road, Wrexham LL13 7HU

Phone: 01978 292049
Email: public_protection_service@wrexham.gov.uk
Failed Application Redress

Please contact Wrexham Council in the first instance.
Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Wrexham Council 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, Citizens Advice Consumer Service will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Trade Associations

British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA)

International Aluminium Institute

International Lead Association

Metal Bulletin

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