-Registration - scrap metal dealers

Introduction
Anyone operating as a scrap metal dealer in this District is required to register for the purposes of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964. A scrap metal dealer is defined as any person who carries on a business that consists wholly or partly of buying and selling scrap metal, whether it is sold in the form it was bought or otherwise.
For further details of the requirements relating to scrap metal dealers, please read the Notes for Scrap Metal Dealers Opens in a new window.

Summary of legislation

Who needs to notify?
A scrap metal dealer will need to register with us if:-

  • They occupy a place as a scrap metal store in this District, or
  • They do not occupy a place as a scrap metal store in this District or elsewhere but their usual place of residence is in this District, or
  • They do not occupy a place as a scrap metal store but they occupy a place in this District for business purposes.

How long will it take to consider the notification?
If all the relevant information on the application form has been correctly completed, the Council aims to enter the details onto the register within 10 working days of receipt of the application.

How much will it cost to notify?
No fees are charged for this notification. Registration lasts for three years.

Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as if you have not heard from us by the end of the target period.

How do I apply?

If my application is refused, how do I appeal?
There is currently no provision in the legislation for refusal.

What if I have a complaint or concern?
Contact us in the first instance at the address below. Otherwise, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct Opens in a new window will give you advice. From outside the UK, contact the UK European Consumer Centre Opens in a new window.

Public Register
Details from the notification forms will be recorded on the public register which is obtainable by contacting Environmental Health using the details below.

For further information
For further details of the requirements relating to scrap metal dealers, please read the Notes for Scrap Metal Dealers Opens in a new window.

Contact information
Environmental Health Shared Service
Hambleton District Council
Stone Cross
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2UU

Telephone: 0845 121155
Fax: 01609 767248
Email: ehealth@hambleton.gov.uk

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