Vermont 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 2014

State Requirements

In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:

         ·            Present and allow a photocopy of a driver's license, military ID or state ID card, or digital photograph taken at time of sale;

         ·            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 type and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
• 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
  • 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.

         ·            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, etc. on site for 5 years for all transactions.

Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of five years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time.

It is unlawful to purchase the following items without written proof that they are the true owner, or can act of the behalf of the true owner of the property:  (A) Any metal article stamped, engraved, stencilled, or marked as being or having been the property of a governmental entity, public utility, or a transportation, shipbuilding, ship repair, mining, or manufacturing company. (B) Any hard-drawn copper electrical conductor, cable, or wire greater than 0.375 inches in diameter, stranded or solid. (C) Any aluminium conductor, cable, or wire greater than 0.75 inches in diameter, stranded or solid. (D) Metal beer kegs. (E) Manhole covers. (F) Catalytic converters.

All items must be held for a period of 10 days (unless proper ownership documentation has been received and kept on file) and reported electronically to local law enforcement no later than the close of the next business day.

Items that are believed to be obtained unlawfully shall be held for a period of 15 days and law enforcement shall be contacted no later than the close of the business day following confiscation or knowledge of the item.

Links to Other Important Information for Vermont Salvage/Recycling

Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling

·         Tires – http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/solid/SWRules.htm

·         State EPA on scrap - http://www.epa.gov/reg3hwmd/super/sites/VA0000807156

·         State laws on scrap yards – http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/fullchapter.cfm?Title=09&Chapter=082

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