Licences and permits - Scrap metal collections and sites licence

Record details

Overview

A licence is required before any person can collect scrap metal or run a scrap metal site.  As the Local Authority we are responsible for issuing the licence.

Please also see our scrap metal licensing policy.

Conditions

There are conditions attached to each licence and these must be adhered to.

Cost

Scrap metal dealers

Licence or variation Fees from 01/04/2024
Site licence £572.00
Variation to a licence type £247.50
Change of name/address to a licence £124.85

Scrap metal collectors

Licence or variation Fees from 01/04/2024
Collectors licence £338.25
Variation to a licence type £247.50
Change of name/address to a licence £124.85
Cost from 1 April 2025

Scrap metal dealers

Licence or variation Fees from 01/04/2025
Site licence £583.45
Variation to a licence type £252.45
Change of name/address to a licence £127.35

Scrap metal collectors

Licence or variation Fees from 01/04/2025
Collectors licence £345.00
Variation to a licence type £252.45
Change of name/address to a licence £127.35
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