Requirements specific to e waste recycling businesses in PA

**jthetravelingguy** · 02-02-2014, 04:24 AM

I am interested in starting a business in e-scrap recycling, I know I will have to get a business license, however I am wondering if there any additional requirements regarding running this kind of business? I have taken a look on google but its turning up little relevant information. If anyone has any experience in these matters, help would be most appreciated

Thank you!

**Mick** · 02-02-2014, 07:32 AM

Click on the link: http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/elect...aste-laws.html

**thortek** · 02-02-2014, 12:11 PM

Depending on the size of your operation, and your local laws, you may not need a single license. Where our sop is located, and the county we operate in, we had $0 start up cost.

**jthetravelingguy** · 02-02-2014, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Mick

Click on the link: http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/elect...aste-laws.html

I tried that one, however it only basically links the new disposal law for consumers not for running a recycling business. I emailed my county office hopefully they get back to me with some information

**RustnGrease** · 02-02-2014, 11:47 PM

Let me know what you find out, I'm also in Pa, east central, and looking to expand into big time E-waste. Thanks

**DerfStreets** · 03-03-2014, 09:13 PM

J, I had a similar question and am running into similar problems. I tried to send a PM but am unable to. Maybe you could send me a PM and we could talk?

**RLS0812** · 03-04-2014, 04:59 AM

Check the township ordinances before attempting this.
In most localities, it's illegal to operate any kind of new salvage business ( Sandy Township, Snyder Township e.t.c. ). In some areas they will allow you to build, than sue you just before you open ( DuBois is famous for doing this ) .
I attribute this to "not in my backyard syndrome", were most of this flippig state is anti industrial.