Metals recycling:
• is an established, commercial, globally competitive industry
• provides essential secondary raw material for metals manufacture
• enables significant reduction in use of energy and virgin resources
• is a net contributor to UK balance of trade
• contributes more than any other sector to UK ‘end of life’ targets
: eg vehicles, packaging, batteries, electrical and electronic equipment
Metals recycling is part of the solution, not a ‘waste’ problem.
BMRA takes an active role in responding to government proposals for new legislation, particularly in relation to environmental regulation. Wherever possible, we work with policymakers and regulators at an early stage to influence arrangements before they are introduced. When policy is implemented, we continue to work with, and lobby, the relevant authorities to reduce problems for our members. At every stage, we seek to secure:
• continued financial viability and commercial success for our sector
• unfettered international movement of goods
• regulation which is risk based and proportionate; and based on joined up thinking between policymakers
• legislation which is thought through, gives adequate time for compliance and ensures a level playing field
• financial incentives for compliance
• more focus on illegal operators
Position Statements
* BMRA Health & Safety - Ten Point Plan
* BMRA Position Statement on Stolen Metals
* BMRA Code of Conduct
* BMRA Shredder Operators Action Plan