What other changes will affect me as a member of the general public?

A collector is no longer able to pay you in cash for any scrap metal he collects from you.

Payment can only be made by non-transferable cheque or electronic transfer.

If you are having scrap metal collected you will need to provide formal ID, such as a passport or DVLA driving licence, and the collector will be required to take a copy of this.

When taking scrap to a licensed site you will need to take formal ID with you, such as a passport or DVLA driving licence, and the Site Manager must record these details.