Newcastle City Council - Scrap Metal Licence

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The dealing in scrap metal or the running of a scrap metal business is controlled by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964.

No person may carry on the business of a scrap metal dealer unless they are registered to do so by their Local Authority.

A person is deemed to be carrying on a scrap metal business if:

• a place in the area is occupied by him as a scrap metal store, or
• no place is occupied by him as a scrap metal store in the Newcastle area or elsewhere, but has his usual place of residence in Newcastle, or
• no place is occupied by him as a scrap metal store in the Newcastle area or elsewhere, but a place in Newcastle is occupied by him for the purpose of that business.

Registration as a scrap metal dealer lasts 3 years and must be renewed on or before the expiry date if the registered person wishes to carry on as a scrap metal dealer.

How to Apply

Scrap Metal Dealer Online Registration Form

Scrap Metal Dealer Application Form (PDF)

Public Register

We currently hold a public register of Scrap Metal Dealers, which can be viewed by appointment.  Please contact us to arrange a suitable time.

Contact Details

For further information or clarification please contact the:

Licensing Office
Newington Road East
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5BD

Phone: 0191 278 3863 

Email: licensing@newcastle.gov.uk