Scrap Metal Laws By State
Iowa 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 (File copy can be used for future visits)
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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
Buyer’s must:
- Record issuing state and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address, place of business (if applicable) 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, 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, 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.
All purchases over the amount of $50 must be made by check or electronic transfer, with the exception of catalytic converters, and then the amount is over $75.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 2 years.
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of two years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. Although there is no specified tag-and-hold policy, it is standard practice to hold material for a minimum of 10 working days when notified by law enforcement to do so.
Links to Other Important Information for Iowa Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Scrap Tires – An authorized vehicle recycler, as licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation, may store up to 3,500 passenger tire equivalents. Tires should be sent for recycling or energy recovery as soon as possible.
· Regulations for scrap yards and junkyards – https://www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/ACO/IC/LINC/Chapter.714.pdf
· Environmental Rules for scrap yards - http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/waste/salvageyardsfactsheet.pdf
· Salvage vehicle information - http://search.legis.state.ia.us/nxt/gateway.dll/ar/iac/7610___transportation%20department%20__5b761__5d/4050___chapter%20405%20salvage/_c_7610_4050.xml?f=templates$fn=document-frame.htm$q=%5Bfield%20%20306C.1%5D$x=Advanced$3.0
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