The Scrap Metal Dealers Act came into force on 1st October 2013. All dealers must apply for a licence under this act.
Licences available
Site licences
- Allow you to trade as a scrap metal dealer at any site, or multiple sites, within the Borough of Knowsley.
- Are also required if you use a premise in the course of carrying on business as a scrap metal dealer, even if you don't keep metal there.
- If you also want to trade in another local authority, you will need to apply for a licence from them too.
Collector's licences
- Allow you to trade as a mobile collector and sell or dispose of metal within the Borough of Knowsley. This includes the sale and disposal of salvageable parts from motor vehicles.
- You cannot hold a site licence and a collector's licence within the same local authority area. However, you can apply for a site licence with one local authority and a collector's licence with another.
What documents you will need
We will ask you to present the following documents with your application. Scans or clear photographs of these will be accepted via email in the interim.
| Document |
Site licence - company (fee TBC) |
Site licence - sole trader or partnership (fee TBC) |
Mobile collector (fee TBC) |
Variation of site or collector's licence (fee TBC) | Duplicate licence for site or collector (fee TBC) |
| Basic disclosure certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Photographic ID Passport or Driver’s Licence | Yes | Yes | |||
|
Proof of address Bank Statement Utility Bill Mortgage Statement Council Tax Bill Credit Card Statement |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
How to apply
Download, complete, and return the application form by email to licensing@knowsley.gov.uk. Please ensure all relevant files are attached.
Download your application form
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