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Important Information about the New Scrap Metal Recycling Law (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5312)

• Each time you bring a load of non-ferrous scrap metal to Bargain Town for recycling, you must have government issued photo id. This includes a current (not expired) driver's license, identification card or passport.  Check the status of your driver's license or ID to see if it is valid at https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/ddl/dsd/default.asp.
• Anyone selling non-ferrous scrap must be at least 18 years of age.
• For each transaction we will also record your current street address and phone number and obtain your signature swearing that the metals you are selling are not stolen.
• We will be grading all of your metals for purchase or none at all. After it has been weighed we are not able to give partial loads back so that you may be paid in cash.
• If the total value of the metals you bring in equals $30 or more we will mail you a check 10 days after the date the metals are delivered.
• If the total value of the metals your bring in is less than $30 you will be paid cash. You will not be paid cash more than once per day.
• We are not able to purchase wire that has been burnt unless you have proof of a "legal burn."
• We are not able to buy kegs except from breweries or keg manufacturers.
• We are not able to buy irrigation wheels, pipes, or sprinkler heads unless you are associated with a business or can provide written documentation that you are the legal owner of the property.