Theft Prevention

ACME Metals & Recycling, Inc. has always believed in being part of the solution to eliminate metal theft. Over the years, we have worked closely with both ISRI, our trade organization, and local and state law enforcement to catch those who choose to profit from these activities. For years, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc (ISRI) has worked to be a part of the solution to the problem of metal theft. It helps police, it helps our communities, and it helps our industry (more than two thirds of recyclers report being a victim of metal theft in the past year).

​

Sale of Vehicle Catalytic Converters

​

Governor Maura Healy enacted new requirements on how scrap metal processors receive and sell catalytic converters.

​

The Act was approved as part of an effort to crack down on the sale of stolen catalytic converters and is intended to deter criminals from profiting. Catalytic converters contain precious metals and have been the target of scrap metal thieves for years. 

​

Any person or entity licensed pursuant shall: not purchase, accept or acquire a catalytic converter from another person or entity unless the seller or offeror presents proof of identification in addition to a bill of sale or other legal document demonstrating ownership of the catalytic converter; and preserve photocopies or digital images of the documentation; keep records of all catalytic converter transactions; and make available to the local chief of police or the chief’s designee any records created pursuant to this subsection upon request by the chief or the chief’s designee.

​

All licensees involved in the sale and purchase of a catalytic converter shall use a company check as a method of payment for transactions: exceeding $250 per customer per day; or that include not less than 3 catalytic converters.

 

 Please click HERE to learn more about this law.