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Scrap metal collector and site licence

You need a licence to deal in metals, scrap metals or car salvage.

Scrap metal collector and site fees

Fees

You will be charged a fee for the initial application and then a separate 'compliance' fee if your license is approved. 

When you apply, you can pay the total fee upfront or choose to pay the application fee first and the compliance fee after your license is approved.

Site licence fees

Type Application Fee Compliance Fee Total
New £429 £391 £820
Renewal £275 £226 £501
Change details £215 £71 £286

Collector’s licence fees


Type
Application Fee Compliance Fee Total
New £281 £198 £479
Renewal £179 £131 £310
Change details £215 £73 £288

Replacement collector’s licence 

  • £17 laminated

  • £52 for ID card

Email licensing@southwark.gov.uk if you need a new badge.