New Hampshire 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:

• Allow a copy of the seller’s a driver's license or state ID card
• Sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of or are authorized to sell the metal
• Sign a statement that they have not been convicted of metal theft 

Buyer’s must:

• Record license plate number and description of 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, the price paid for materials, as well as the initials of the clerk completing the sale.
  • Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material.
  • Must include a general description of the material and if the material is insulated.
  • Sales tickets must be signed by the seller.  Seller will receive a copy of the receipt and buyer will retain a copy.

         ·            Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS

         ·            Tag and hold policy is in effect (for a minimum of 7 days)

NOTE:  Please be aware of your local ordinances.  Many cities and counties have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.

It is unlawful to purchase materials from persons under the age of 16 years without written consent from parent or guardian.

While not written in New Hampshire law, it is suggested that dealers keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for a minimum of 1 year. 

Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for one year and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a tag-and-hold policy for a minimum of 7 days when requested by law enforcement.

No scrap metal business may purchase or receive beer kegs from anyone except a distributor or manufacturer of beer kegs or licensed brewery.

Links to Other Important Information for New Hampshire Salvage/Recycling

Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling

·         Scrap Tires – http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/waste/swmb/tsei/greenyards/documents/bmp_tires.pdf

·         Vehicle Salvage - http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/waste/swmb/tsei/greenyards/index.htm

·         Environmental Safety pertaining to junkyards –  Section IV http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/publications/wd/documents/nhdes-wd-01-12.pdf

·         Regulations for scrap yards and junkyards – http://gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXX/322/322-mrg.htm 

*** http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2013/SB0104.html 

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