Cash for Scrap: What ID and Paperwork You’ll Need in California
Selling scrap metal in California means bringing more than a truck bed of pipe and wire — state law requires valid ID and, for some items, proof of ownership. C4S Recycling, a CalRecycle certified recycler now based in Chula Vista, walks first-time sellers through the cash for scrap metal California requirements before they make the drive, and explains why the paperwork protects honest sellers.