Scrap Metal and Lead Acid Battery Reporting

Overview

To prevent costly damage to electrical wiring, piping, HVAC systems, communications systems, manhole covers, and street storm grating amongst others due to theft, Arizona law regulates scrap metal and lead-acid battery recycling transactions. Arizona law requires scrap metal dealers and used-automotive component dealers to collect and retain certain information onsite and report electronically certain information to the Department. Listed below are the relevant statutes and the Department’s Scrap Metal and Lead Acid Battery Database.

Statutes

Lead Acid Battery
ARS 44-1322 Disposal
ARS 44-1325 Used Automotive Component Dealers, Records of Purchase
ARS 44-1327 Report to the Department

Scrap Metal
ARS 44-1642 Records of Purchase, Transaction Limitations
ARS 44-1642.01 Prohibited Scrap Metal Transactions
ARS 44-1644 Report to the Department

Scrap Metal and Lead Acid Battery Databas

The Department’s current contracted database provider is LeadsOnline. Scrap Metal and Used-Automotive Component businesses can register and access the database at the following link:

http://www.leadsonline.com/main/index.php

Contact Information

Any questions regarding scrap metal and lead-acid battery recycling reporting can be directed to the Office of the Director at (602) 223-2464 or by fax to (602) 223-2917.