Scrap Metal Dealer Registration

Licence Summary

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

 

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 regulation relating to this licence (this is an external hyperlink).

 

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 Fareham Borough Council 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

 

Apply online (via businesslink.gov.uk)

• Apply for registration as a scrap metal dealer (this is an external hyperlink)

 

• Tell us about a change to your existing registration as a scrap metal dealer (this is an external hyperlink)

 

Failed Application Redress

Please phone 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk in the first instance.

Licence Holder Redress

Please phone 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk 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 (this is an external hyperlink) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (this is an external hyperlink).

 

Trade Associations

• British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) (this is an external hyperlink)

 

• International Aluminium Institute (this is an external hyperlink)

 

• International Lead Association (this is an external hyperlink)

 

• Metal Bulletin (this is an external hyperlink)

 

For further information or advice on the above please email us at customerservices@fareham.gov.uk,or telephone us on 01329 236100.

 

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