The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 requires any persons collecting or buying scrap metal in South Kesteven to have a Scrap Metal Dealer Licence issued by us.
Please download an application form and guidance below.
Applicants must satisfy us that they are a legitimate trader and a suitable person to carry on a scrap metal business. Applicants are also required to produce a basic criminal records check - available from Disclosure Scotland by telephoning 0870 609 6006 or through the Disclosure Scotland website >>
Sellers of metal must carry proper identification for the dealer to retain. Applicants will also require a Waste Carrier Licence issued by the Environment Agency.
Dealer licence
Required where a business operates in scrap metal at a premises. A site manager must be named for each site. The licensee will then be permitted to operate from that site as a scrap metal dealer including transporting to and from those sites from any local authority area. |
| Dealer initial licence - three year licence (part a) | £198.80 |
| Dealer initial licence - three year licence (part b) | £390.40 |
| Dealer licence renewal (part a) | £167.90 |
| Dealer licence renewal (part b) | £390.40 |
Collector's licence This authorises the licensee to operate as a mobile collector in the area of the issuing local authority, permitting them to collect scrap metal. This includes commercial as well as domestic scrap metal. If a mobile collector operates within more than one local authority's district, a licence will be required for each authority. |
| Collector initial licence | £153.50 |
| Collector licence renewal | £122.30 |
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| Licence name change (per individual) | £20.95 |
| Copy of a licence | £11.45 |
For further information, please submit an enquiry >>
