Scrap Metal Laws By State
Illinois Scrap Metal Laws
Payment Restrictions:
Fingerprinting:
Video Recording:
Tag and Hold:
License Scanning:
Vehicle Descriptions:
Taking Photographs of Materials:
Taking Photographs of Customers Faces:
Notify Law Enforcement:
NMVTIS Reporting:
Legal Mandates
Updated January 2014
State Requirements
In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:
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Allow a copy of the seller’s a driver's license or state ID card;
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Sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of or are authorized to sell the metal;
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Sign a statement that they have not been convicted of metal theft which includes the statement "I, the undersigned, affirm under penalty of law that the property that is subject to this transaction is not to the best of my knowledge stolen property."
Buyer’s must:
- Keep a record of a time and date stamped photograph or video of the seller and the material being sold, which clearly shows the sellers face.
- Using an electronic record-keeping system:
- Record issuing state and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address and date of sale
- All sales tickets must have location of sale, date and time of the sale, as well as the initials of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, description, quantity and/or volume of the material.
- Sales tickets must be signed by the seller. Seller will receive a copy of the receipt and buyer will retain a copy.
- Must also show the weight, description, quantity and/or volume of the material.
· Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS
NOTE: Please be aware of your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, photos, etc. on site for 3 years. Videos must be kept on file for not less than 30 days.
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of three years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time.
While we found no tag-and-hold policy for Illinois, it is standard procedure to hold material for a minimum of 10 working days when notified by law enforcement to do so.
If purchasing a junk vehicle seller must have documentary proof of ownership of the vehicle, junk vehicle, or vehicle cowl in one of the following forms: a Certificate of Title, a Salvage Certificate, a Junking Certificate, a Secretary of State Junking Manifest, a Uniform Invoice, a Certificate of Purchase, or other similar documentary proof of ownership.
No scrap metal business may purchase or receive beer kegs from anyone except a distributor or manufacturer of beer kegs or licensed brewery.
In the State of Illinois it is unlawful to purchase 1) materials that are clearly marked as belonging to someone other than the seller; 2) properties knowingly belonging to governmental agencies or utilities (ex. Manhole covers, cable, guardrails, signs); 3) cemetery plaques or ornaments; or 4) catalytic converter (not in a vehicle at time of sale).
Purchase of air conditioners and or air conditioner coils or copper valued at more than $100 must be paid by non-transferrable check only which is made out to the seller.
Links to Other Important Information for Illinois Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Scrap Tires – http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/tires/program-activities.html
· Environmental Safety pertaining to junkyards - http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1603&ChapterID=36
· Regulations for scrap yards and junkyards - http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=095-0253 and http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/97/HB/09700HB3825ham001.htm
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=097-0923
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