Scrap Metal Laws By State
Pennsylvania 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:
· Present and allow a photocopy of 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 vehicle description and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap by photo or video tape
- Keep a photograph or video tape showing the material, any ID numbers and the face of the seller (to be kept on file for a minimum of 90 days)
- Keep a record of sellers name, address, phone number and date of sale
- All sales tickets must have date and time of the sale, as well as the name of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material and if the material is insulated.
- Sales tickets must show dollar amount paid to seller.
- 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 and if the material is insulated.
· Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS
· Tag and hold policies are in effect for a minimum of 10 days (10 days for any material with an identification number, including vehicles).
NOTE: Please be aware of your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additional ordinances which may not be listed here.
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. There is a 10-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
There is a 5-day tag-and-hold on all data or electrical wire and/or cable. All data or electrical wire and/or cable purchases must have signed notice of where the wire or cable came from, and a copy of the seller’s vehicle registration.
A scrap metal dealer shall immediately notify local law enforcement of the name and motor vehicle license plate number of any person offering to sell a bronze statue, plaque, historical marker, cannon, cannon ball, bell, lamp, lighting fixture, lamp post, architectural artifact or similar item.
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 Pennsylvania Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://www.ecarcenter.org/pa/pa-tires.htm#regs
· State EPA on scrap - http://www.sourcewaterprotection.org/pdf/Junk%20Yard%20FS.pdf
· State laws on scrap yards - http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/pub/chap405.htm
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