Scrap Metal Recycling Regulations

Posted 18/09/2024

To ensure that scrap metal buyers and sellers are trading in a way that is fair for their customers, the UK Government enforces scrap metal recycling regulations.

But, what is scrap metal recycling and what are the regulations surrounding the process?

What Is Scrap Metal Recycling?

Scrap metal recycling refers to the process of turning old, possibly rusty, or simply no-longer needed scrap metal, into a new product that can be used again!

Here at Kas Metal Trading, we have been refining our scrap metal recycling processes for over 30 years to make the trading experience as straight-forward as possible.

As soon as you step into our scrap yard, our friendly and efficient scrap metal merchants are ready to help you weigh-in your scrap metal. There will be a designated area for your vehicle, away from all others on-site, and safe unloading/waiting areas where you can watch your scrap metal being weighed. After weighing your scrap, our merchants will use the latest in metal analysis systems to assess the quality of your ferrous or non-ferrous metal, which will help us to decipher a price. Following this, you will receive a fully compliant (with waste regulations) payment ticket, detailing all the information regarding weighing and grading. We base all of our prices on the world centre for industrial pricing – the London Metal Exchange (LME) – so you can rest assured that you are receiving a reliable and competitive price for your scrap metal.

We have a wide range of payment options available, including our pre-paid card method, which can be uploaded with funds at the point of weigh-in and used as a normal debit card or to withdraw money!

Now we’ve established what scrap metal recycling is, what are the rules and regulations surrounding the process?

Scrap Metal Dealers Act (2013)

In 2013, following reports from the Government Home Office of 61,349 metal theft offences, the UK Government introduced the Scrap Metal Dealers Act (2013) – which introduced the following scrap metal recycling regulations:

A licence is required for metal trading and must be issued by the local authority.
Any site that is caught trading without a licence may be fined up to £5,000.
Payments cannot be made in cash, all payments must be made through electronic bank transfer or cheque.
Records of a seller’s name and address must be retained, as well as a record of the receipt of the metal.

What Types Of Scrap Metal Do You Recycle?

At Kas Metal Trading, we recycle several types of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal.We can even recycle rusted scrap metal! You can either try to clean the rust, or hand it in as is, and we will make sure you get the best value for your scrap.

Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal Recycling

There are many types of non-ferrous metal products we buy and recycle at our local scrapyard, including:

To learn more about non-ferrous metals, click here.

Ferrous Scrap Metal Recycling

The ferrous metals we buy and recycle at our local scrapyard include the following products:

Washing machines
Tumble dryers
Combi boilers
Radiators
Household appliances
Girders
Plates
Gates
Doors
Railings

Learn more about ferrous metals and how recycling white goods does good.

Scrap Yard For Trade

Selling your scrap metal to us as a tradesperson has never been easier. Here at Kas Metal Trading, we understand how important it is to meet client expectations and project deadlines. That’s why, if your scrap metal is brought to us before 4pm, we can guarantee you a same-day payment!

No matter your trade, or the quality and quantity of your scrap metal, we’re here to help you recycle your scrap at our compliant and trustworthy site.

Our scrap metal recycling services are suited to the following tradespeople, including but not limited to:

Corporate Scrap Metal Recycling Yard

As well as locally specialising in scrap metal recycling, we are also leading corporate metal recycling experts, particularly in the export of non-ferrous metals for global trading.

Our dedicated team of scrap metal merchants ensure that we meet all of your metal supply needs, as our grades of non-ferrous metals not only meet internationally recognised quality standards, but also suit your business requirements.
For more information on our corporate scrap metal products, click here.

Recycle Your Scrap Metal With Kas

If you have any spare scrap metal lying around, visit our fully compliant and reliable local scrapyard today to weigh-it-in with Kas – earn some extra cash, free up some space on the way to your next job and do your bit for the environment.
Give us a call, email or visit our local scrapyard today! You can find us across Atherton, Preston, Leigh, Wigan, Tyldesley, Bolton, Worsley, Lancashire, Chorley, Westhoughton and Salford. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with company and industry news.

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