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If you deal in scrap metal in the London Borough of Redbridge you must obtain a registration from us. Scrap metal registrations are issued under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964.

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

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 the local authority of any changes to these details or if they cease to be a scrap metal dealer.

Apply online

You can apply online if you wish to make an application for a scrap metal dealer's registration or to change the registration by clicking on the link below:

Apply by post

you can download the application forms in the table below:

Form	Code
Application scrap metal dealer registration (PDF 60KB)	SMD01
Declaration of convictions (PDF 159KB)	DOC01

Alternatively you can contact the licensing service for an application form.

Other important information

Individuals applying are requested to attend the licensing office with their completed application form, a valid passport and a household utility bill for the address they wish to be registered.

If you are a business, you must read this important information (PDF 46.81kb) explaining your obligations as a scrap metal dealer and offences and liable penalties under The Act.

Cost

There is currently no charge for scrap metal dealer registration.

Will tacit consent apply?

No - your registration will not be automatic as it is in the public interest that your application is processed before it can be granted to ensure public policy.

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of submitting your application, please contact us.

What happens next?

We will:

send a copy of the application to the Chief Superintendent of Police in Redbridge
keep a register of applications in which they will enter the details of the receipt of the application, their final decision and reasons for the decision, the details of the terms of each licence granted and a note of any suspension, variation of the terms, or surrender, of a licence

The register must be available for inspection by any member of the public at reasonable times and places and any member of the public must be permitted to make a copy of it.