Current Legislation

The latest scrap metal legislation in the UK

In 2013, the new Scrap Metal Dealers Act came into force to provide better protection for consumers. As of 2013, all scrap metal dealers were forced to apply for a metal dealer’s license from their respective local authorities. In addition, it has been illegal since 2013 for scrap metal recyclers to pay for scrap in cash, with only electronic payments and cheques permitted today.

At ASM Metal Recycling you can sell your scrap metal to us for recycling with complete confidence. We’re not only members of the British Metals Recycling Association and the Road Haulage Association, but all our recycling sites are fully registered and compliant with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.

We only use the latest and best technology for processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals and guarantee total accuracy in our weighing. Every customer gets paid exactly what they should to the nearest penny.

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