Scrap Metal Laws By State
New Mexico 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
Buyer’s must:
- Record year, make, model and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address and date of sale
- A date and time stamped photo or video of the seller and of the materials being sold
- 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.
- Must show amount paid for materials.
- 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
· Tag and hold policies are in effect on all materials for 5 days
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, etc. on site for 1 year for all purchases
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of one year and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a 5-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
It is unlawful for any scrap metal dealer to purchase the following materials without written permission to sell such items: metal wire that has been burned, a vehicle or material that has had the identification (VIN) number removed or made unreadable, any material marked as belonging to any governmental agency, public agency, railroad or private company.
No scrap metal business may purchase or receive beer kegs from anyone except a distributor or manufacturer of beer kegs or licensed brewery.
It is unlawful to purchase a catalytic converter that is not part of an entire automobile.
All recyclers must electronically upload a copy of their daily purchases to the NM electronic database within 48 hours. (Section 57-30-5 NMSA 1978)
Links to Other Important Information for New Mexico Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
- Tires –Cached - Similar http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swb/tires.htm
- State EPA Guidelines – http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3348-metal-scrap-recycling.pdf
- Scrap yard regulations - http://www.rld.state.nm.us/superintendent/Recycled_Metals_FAQs.aspx and http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/12%20Regular/bills/house/HB0118.pdf
- ***http://www.nmlegis.gov/sessions/12%20Regular/final/SB0067.pdf
- ***http://www.nmlegis.gov/sessions/12%20Regular/final/SB0067.pdf
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