Ireland to ban cash payments for scrap metal

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The Irish Government has published a consultation on banning payments for scrap metal.

New regulations would be introduced under the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Regulation) (Amendment) Regulations 2012.

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These regulations would impose new obligations on operators of waste facilities.

Irish Environment Minister Phil Hogan said: “While the scourge of metal theft raises issues beyond what can be addressed under the Waste Management Act, I believe that appropriate checks at waste facilities will greatly help in resolving this problem. The measures I am proposing are designed, above all, to enhance the traceability of purchases of scrap metal at these sites.”

The proposed measures aim to:

  • Prohibit cash payments in respect of material received
  • Prohibit the sale of metals which have been damaged by fire
  • Require proof of identity and current address of the person supplying the material
  • Require records to be kept pertaining to the delivery vehicle, materials sold and amount paid
  • Require a signed statement by the person supplying the material that they are the lawful owner (or that they have the owner’s consent).

The consultation is open until 14 December 2012.