Scrap processor

Businesses that maintain a hydraulic baler and shears or shredder to recycle salvage from wrecked titled or registered vehicles must have a scrap processor license. Each business location must be registered separately.

License plate requirements

  • Each vehicle used to conduct business must have a Scrap Processor license plate.
  • Each location must maintain separate license plates for vehicles used at that site.

Forms you’ll need

How to apply for a license

Mail all your completed application material with the appropriate fees to:

  • Master License Service
    Department of Licensing
    PO Box 9048
    Olympia, WA 98507-9048

Note: Please let us know, in writing, if you have a change of address so we can reach you with information about your license.