Scrap Metal and Lead Acid Battery Reporting and Registration

Reporting

In Arizona, scrap metal businesses and used automotive component dealers are required to report their scrap metal data and lead acid battery recycling transactions to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Scrap metal dealers and used automotive dealers are also required to collect and retain certain information at their business location. The AZDPS is charged with ensuring businesses are provided with the means to comply with these statutes, while also providing Law Enforcement agencies with access to this database for investigative and compliance purposes. 

The Department’s current contracted database provider is LeadsOnline. Scrap Metal and Used-Automotive Component businesses can access the database here.

Scrap Metal Stores

Listed below are the relevant statutes:

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 

Lead Acid Battery 

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

If you have any questions relating to your business and scrap metal theft laws in Arizona, you are encouraged to read the aforementioned laws and seek the advice of an attorney; as there are stiff penalties including possible jail time for businesses and persons who fail to comply.

If you have any questions relating to the enforcement of these laws, or wish to report a scrap metal theft, please contact your local law enforcement jurisdiction (police or sheriff) or the office of the Arizona Attorney General. 

Register

If you are a scrap metal dealer or business in Arizona, you must register your business beginning September 13, 2013. The online registration process is available through the Department’s current contracted database provider, LeadsOnline. After completing registration you will be provided with a certificate verifying your registration. To register, please go to the following link:

Listed below are the relevant statutes pertaining to registration of scrap metal dealers:

• ARS 44-1641 Definitions 
• ARS 44-1641.01 Scrap Metal Dealer Report 
• ARS 44-1641.02 Law Enforcement; theft notification website 
• ARS 44-1641.03 Registration; application 
• ARS 44-1641.04 Registration; fees 
• ARS 44-1641.05 Items required to be maintained at place of business 

Any questions regarding registering your business can be directed to the LeadsOnline Coordinator at (602) 223-2698.