New Law, No Problem!

salem-capital Senate Bill 570, which took effect January 1, 2010, is the newest state law governing the sale of metal property. If you are considering selling recyclable metal property, for your convenience, we have listed some of the most significant changes. This law is a statewide requirement; you should expect to see these changes implemented at every metal recycling business in Oregon.

Click here if you would like to read SB 570 in its entirety.

The law requires recycling businesses to hold payment for any non-ferrous metal purchases for 3 business days. All payments must be issued to the customer by check and the check must be mailed to the street address provided by the customer at the time of sale.
Qualified commercial accounts are exempt from the waiting period for non-ferrous metal payments.
The seller is responsible to carry a completed “Metal Transportation Certificate” (MTC) when transporting scrap metal intended for sale to a recycling business. Transporting scrap metal without a completed MTC with the intent to sell is a Class C Misdemeanor.

Click here to access a printable Oregon State Police approved Metal Transportation Certificate.

Contact your Senator or Representative

Do you have comments or concerns about the new metal law, SB 570? Please contact your state senator or representative. To search for your state senator and representative using your home address click here. Here is a list of our local legislators.