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All scrap metal dealers and recyclers must report their transactions involving certain forms of metal to law enforcement through a database.
On November 1, 2020 provisions of the Protecting Alberta Industry from Theft Act came into force to make it more difficult for criminals to sell stolen metal for scrap.
As a result, all scrap metal dealers and recyclers must now:
The Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Regulation lists these items as examples:
Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act Overview
When you – as a dealer or recycler purchase or receive scrap metal – you must follow these steps:
You can complete a transaction only with a seller who is 18 years or older.
The seller must have valid government-issued ID: an original piece of identification with the seller’s picture that has been issued by a government body.
The seller’s ID must be original (not a copy) and have a:
You can pay the seller only with traceable currency – cash payments are not allowed. This means your payment must be made through a financial institution, such as with a cheque or an e-transfer.
You must enter the below information in the central database within 24 hours of the transaction:
You are required to keep the above information for whichever is longer:
Law enforcement can investigate a scrap metal dealer or recycler to determine if they are complying with the new requirements.
People and businesses found to be dealing in stolen scrap metal will face stiffer consequences than before:
Law enforcement can request holds on scrap metal that is suspected of being stolen.
Members of the public should contact their local police to report scrap metal theft.
Scrap metal dealers and recyclers should contact the scrap metal hotline.
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