Who/What Requires a License?

Each person or business entity including all employees of the person or business entity, (except automotive recyclers as defined and licensed pursuant to title 28, chapter 10, and whose primary business is the dismantling, selling or disposing of parts or accessories of motor vehicles) engaged in the business of purchasing, trading, bartering or otherwise receiving secondhand or castoff material of any kind which is commonly known as scrap metal.

Rules
Application Packet & Process

Additional Requirements:

From other State or County Agencies:

• Scrap Metal Dealers are required to register with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). To register, visit the DPS website and click on the “LeadsOnline” link.

Other Items You May Need:

From other City of Phoenix Departments:

• Building or Use Permit(s) from the Planning & Development Department

From other State or County Agencies:

• State Privilege (Sales) Tax License
• Registration of LLC/Corporation with the AZ Corporation Commission