What We Cannot Accept

Due to Georgia state law, we cannot accept the following items unless proper documentation is provided:

• Burned copper wire

• Air conditioning coils (without proof of ownership or contractor documentation)

• Used, detached catalytic converters (without a valid title, repair receipt, or dealer documentation)

• Burial objects (unless you are a licensed funeral director or cemetery representative)

• Certain utility or communication wires (without proper verification)

• Any tank with smaller than a baseball sized hole in the tank

What You Need to Provide

When selling metal to us, you’ll need:

• A valid, state or government-issued photo ID. Passports are not accepted as a photo ID.

• License plate number and description of the vehicle used for transport

• Proof of ownership for certain materials like catalytic converters, copper coils, and burned wire (such as a work order, invoice, or contractor license)

• Signed ownership affidavit at the time of sale

Please note

• We are required to take a photo of the materials and record all transaction details for law enforcement.

Georgia Requirements for Selling a Vehicle

1. Vehicle Title is Required

   • You must present the original title when selling a vehicle for scrap or salvage.

   • The title must be in your name — no open titles (where the seller's section is left blank) are accepted.

   • If the title is lost, you need to get a replacement title from the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) before selling.

2. Exceptions for Older Vehicles

   • If the vehicle is at least 12 years old and being scrapped (not resold), Georgia allows for the sale without a title if:

     • You complete a MV-1SP form at Hallman Recycling.

   • This exception only applies if the vehicle will be destroyed and not put back on the road.

3. Seller ID Required

   • You must show a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, no passports).

   • Your ID information is recorded and kept on file for a minimum of 2 years.

4. VIN Recording

   • The recycler must record the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

   • A copy of the title or other ownership documents will be kept on file.

   • The sale must be reported electronically to the Georgia Department of Revenue or law enforcement.

5. Abandoned Vehicles

   • If you're scrapping an abandoned vehicle, you must follow the legal process for abandoned vehicles (includes notices, certified letters, and possible lien sales) before it can be scrapped.

We Don’t Accept

• Hazardous waste (including asbestos)

• PCB/Transformers/Capacitors

• Any CFCs

• Ballasts

• Cylinders or other containers of compressed gas (including propane)

• NiCad-Batteries

• Radioactive materials

• Mercury / mercury switches

• PCB containing materials such as capacitors or light ballasts Lead iron pipes

• Sealed containers

• Liquids of any type

• Flammable materials

• Trash, garbage, concrete and other non-recyclable items

• Broken, cracked, or leaking batteries

• Office machines and electronic equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, scanners, computers and monitors

• Materials with strong or objectionable odors

• Materials containing asbestos

• Unidentifiable materials