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Find an authorised scrapyard where you can take your vehicle to be scrapped
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
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Details of the new offence of purchasing scrap metal for cash and how the new offence will be implemented from 3 December 2012.
This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version.
The T9 exemption allows you to treat scrap metal for handling or recovery by sorting, grading, shearing by manual feed, baling, crushing or cutting with handheld equipment.
Illegal Teesside scrap site with hundreds of cars piled up must now be cleared following Environment Agency investigation.
Know which licence or certificate you must have to restrain, stun or kill animals which are not for human consumption, and how to carry out these operations.
How to apply to be an authorised treatment facility (ATF) for ELVs, comply with ELV regulations and meet recycling targets.
Employment Tribunal decision.
You must get a scrap metal dealer licence from the council if you buy, sell or store scrap metal
Employment Tribunal decision
Know when your premises could be inspected, the powers inspectors have, and enforcement notices and penalties you could receive for sites that kill animals.
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
Guidance and information for local authorities on licencing and suitability of dealers, chargeable fees, definition of terms and other issues around this 2013 act.
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