I'm a member of the public looking to sell a catalytic converter. Can you tell me the general requirements for selling scrap metal, including what identification I need and how I will be paid? Additionally, how can I verify if a scrap metal dealer is licensed, and what should I do if a dealer offers me cash for my catalytic converter?
Navigate to the homepage of recyclemetals.org. Click on the 'Regs & Theft' link. Click on the 'How to sell your scrap' link. Extract the general requirements for selling scrap metal, including identification and payment methods. Navigate back to the 'Regs & Theft' page. Locate and extract information on how to check if a scrap metal merchant has a licence. Identify what action to take if a dealer offers cash for scrap metal, including how to report it. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the user's questions.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'How to sell your scrap' page. The agent accurately states that it is illegal to be paid cash for scrap metal. The agent accurately lists the required identification: a photocard driving licence (showing address) OR a current passport plus a supporting document (utility bill, bank statement, debit/credit card statement, or council tax letter). The agent accurately lists acceptable payment methods: bank transfer, cheque, pre-paid card, or electronic funds transfer. The agent successfully navigates back to the 'Regs & Theft' page. The agent accurately states that a user can check if a scrap metal merchant has a licence by searching the Environment Agency's Public Registers. The agent accurately states that if offered cash, it can be reported anonymously via the 'Cash Stoppers' initiative, either by email or by filling out the form on the 'Cash Stoppers' page.