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Scrap Metal Management Software

Purpose-built for scrap metal dealers. HMRC-compliant records, cashless payment integration, vehicle tracking and full site control.

Compliance Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 Payment Bank Transfer / BACS ID Capture Photo + ANPR

InfoTech's Scrap Metal Management Software is designed specifically for scrap metal dealers and processors operating under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Every purchase is recorded with full compliance data, cashless payment is managed through the platform, and all HMRC-required documentation is generated automatically.

The system manages inbound material purchases, outbound sales loads, vehicle and customer records, and produces all the documentation required for police, council and Environment Agency requirements.

See It in Action

Scrap Metal Software Demo
Scrap Metal Software Demo Compliance, ID capture and BACS payment flow

Key Features

Scrap Metal Dealers Act
Built for compliance with the 2013 Act. ID verification, cashless payment and seller records all managed in one place.
Cashless Payment
Bank transfer payment integration. No cash on site. Payment records automatically linked to purchase transactions.
ID & Photo Capture
Seller ID photographed and stored. Vehicle registration automatically linked to seller record via ANPR.
Material Weighing
Full weighbridge integration. Material type, grade and weight linked to every purchase record.
Police Register
Automatic generation of police-format daily purchase logs. Submit digitally or print for inspection.
Outbound Sales
Track outbound loads to processors and merchants. Weights, material grades and haulier details recorded.
Price Management
Material price lists managed centrally. Automatic calculation of purchase price based on weight and grade.
Management Reports
Tonnage by material, revenue, margin and supplier analysis. Daily, weekly, monthly.

By the Numbers

100%
HMRC Compliant
Zero
Cash on Site
Auto
Police Register

How It Works

1

Seller Arrives

Vehicle identified via ANPR. Seller ID photographed and verified. New sellers registered automatically.

2

Material Weighed

Material weighed, graded and classified. Purchase price calculated automatically from current price list.

3

Payment Processed

Cashless payment initiated via bank transfer. Payment reference linked to purchase record. Receipt printed or emailed.

4

Compliance Record

Full purchase record created — seller, vehicle, material, weight, price, payment. Automatically added to police register.

Industries Served

This solution is deployed across a wide range of industries where accurate weighing and process control is critical.

Scrap Metal Dealers Metal Processors Salvage Yards Auto Dismantlers Metal Recyclers

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