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.

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check criminal records check - available online from the Disclosure Barring Service https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record or call the DBS helpline on 03000 200 190.

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)	£263.80
Dealer initial licence - three year licence (part B)	£353.00
Dealer licence renewal (part a)	£209.10
Dealer licence renewal (part B)	£36.25
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 Part A Collector initial licence Part B	£148.20 £36.25
Collector licence renewal Part A Collector licence renewal Part B	£93.50 £36.25

Licence name change (per individual)	£34.80
Copy of a licence	£26.20

Scrap metal dealers

Current fees and charges