New South Dakota Scrap Laws

South Dakota recyclers now need to keep photocopies of the IDs provided by customers who sell more than $100 of nonferrous scrap metal. Recyclers also must use checks or electronic funds transfers to pay for purchases of nonferrous materials that exceed $100. Both changes were included in House Bill 1082,…

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Texas Scrap Metal Laws Changing

Texas metal recycling entitites (MREs) will soon have to start issuing transaction cards to pay customers by cash or debit card. As of Sept. 1, 2015, Texas scrap yards must comply with the provisions of HB 2187, including the requirement that MREs issue cash transaction cards to their customers. “Unless…

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Tips to Prevent Metals Theft

Metals theft poses a danger to communities across the country. In recognition of this year’s National Crime Prevention Month (October), Scrapyard Pro offers the following tips for preventing metals theft: To prevent the removal and stripping of air conditioning units of their metal coils, property owners may enclose their unit…

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