Dealing in scrap metal, or the running of a scrap metal business, is controlled by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. If you're a scrap metal dealer or motor salvage operator you must have a licence to trade.
You can’t hold a site licence and a collector’s licence in the same area, but you can apply for a site licence in one authority and a collector’s licence in another. Both licences are for a fixed period of three years.
You can apply for the licences below.
Site licence
A site licence allows you to trade as a scrap metal dealer at any site, or multiple sites. If you want to trade in another area you’ll also need to apply for a licence with the local authority covering that area.
When you apply you should provide:
- a completed application form
- a basic DBS certificate dated within the last three months
- a site plan
- evidence of planning approval
- proof of your identity
- MOT and insurance of any vehicles (if applicable)
Please note, all documents must be originals or certified copies.
You should post your application to: Licensing, Legal Services, PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG.
When we receive your application a licensing officer will contact you over the phone for payment of the application fee. The fee is £380.
Collector’s licence
A collector’s licence allows you to trade as a mobile collector and sell or dispose of metal in Barnsley. This includes the sale and disposal of motor parts.
When you apply you should provide:
- a completed application form
- a basic DBS certificate dated within the last three months
- proof of your identity
- MOT and insurance of all vehicles
Please note, all documents must be originals or certified copies.
You should post your application to: Licensing, Legal Services, PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG.
When we receive your application a licensing officer will contact you over the phone for payment of the application fee. The fee is £180.
Extra information
Copies can be certified by any one of the following:
- bank or building society official
- councillor
- dentist
- police officer
- solicitor
- teacher or lecturer
We will return all original documents to you.
For more information
Call us on (01226) 773555 or