Apply for a scrap metal licence

Find out which licence you need if you want to sell or buy scrap metal.

If you want to collect, buy or sell scrap metal you must have a licence. You could be fined up to £5,000 if you don't have one.

Scrap metal site licence

You'll need a licence for any site that you want to use for scrap metal dealing. The licence allows you to transport scrap metal to and from the location. A manager must be named for each site.

A licence costs £673.97 and is valid for three years.

Scrap metal collectors licence

A collectors licence allows you to operate as a mobile business in Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable and the surrounding villages only.

A licence costs £449.33 and is valid for three years.