Connecticut Scrap Laws

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Connecticut scrap metal recyclers are required to maintan a record of all purchases for one year. A minimum seven day tag-and-hold policy is in effect. Scrap metalrecyclers are required to obtain fingerprints of sellers. A video or photograph must be taken of all sellers and the material being sold, including a description and the weight of material. Buyers must report purchased vehicle material to NMVTIS. Additionally, after a three·day waitingperiod they are required to pay by check to sellers who have pled guilty or have been found guilty of burglary or vandalism when the offense involved scrap metal.

If you have questions, or need more information, please contact our Connecticut Compliance Specialist with PopScrap by filling out our online form or calling 888-440-8858.  Click HERE to find out if you are fully compliant.

NOTE:  Please refer to local ordinances.  Cities and counties may have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.

PopScrap provides software and compliance services to help scrap recyclers become fully compliant with Connecticut scrap laws and improve overall business operations, helping to control costs in a number of ways.  If you would like to learn more about how PopScrap can help your recycle and scrap business with affordable compliance and scrap yard management solutions, please fill out our online form or call us directly at 888-440-8858 to speak with a scrap and recycling compliance specialist today!

To find out if your scrap yard is compliant with Connecticut state law, fill out our Scrap Yard Compliance Tool