Scrap Metal Software for Illinois

Illinois recyclable-metal purchasers operate under 815 ILCS 326 (Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Act) plus the 2022 catalytic-converter law (720 ILCS 5/16-43). WeighPay captures every required field at the POS and prints registration-ready receipts.

Illinois Regulation & Compliance Notes

Illinois Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Act (815 ILCS 326) requires purchasers of regulated recyclable metal to record seller name, address, government photo ID, vehicle license plate, material description and weight, transaction date/time, and payment method. Cash payments above $100 are prohibited for catalytic converters and several non-ferrous categories. The 2022 catalytic-converter statute (720 ILCS 5/16-43) added serial/etching capture and seller documentation. WeighPay enforces the $100 cash cap, captures the converter-specific fields, retains 1-year transaction records, and exports a registration-ready compliance log.

How WeighPay for Scrap Metal connects your operation

• Truck arrives → AI Vision reads the plate, captures seller ID, and opens a scale ticket automatically — no manual data entry
• Scale ticket closes → state compliance report (anti-theft hold, ID register, tag-and-hold) is generated in the same step
• Material is graded → weighted-average inventory and live commodity pricing update in real time, so books reflect actual value
• Day ends → QuickBooks sync runs automatically; no spreadsheet hand-off or double entry
• Works offline — scale ticketing and compliance capture continue when the internet drops; data syncs on reconnect

From operational pain to a working Illinois setup

1. Short, focused demo — Talk to Sarah. We focus on your specific operation and Illinois compliance requirements.
2. Decide and move forward — If it's a fit, you commit. Pricing is discussed on the call.
3. Auto Assist–guided configuration — After commitment, we configure your scale, Illinois compliance rules, and accounting integration with your team.

Talk to Sarah — Book a Focused Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

How does WeighPay handle state anti-theft compliance for scrap yards?

WeighPay captures seller photo ID, license plate (via AI Vision LPR), material photos, and a signed ownership statement at the POS — in one step, not five. State reporting (LEADS, DPS, LeadsOnline, and others) is generated automatically from that same ticket, so compliance is an output of normal operations rather than extra work. Book a focused demo to see the compliance workflow for your state.

Does WeighPay integrate with my existing scale and ALPR cameras?

Yes. WeighPay is hardware-agnostic. It works with any RS-232 or IP scale (Rice Lake, Cardinal, Fairbanks, Avery Weigh-Tronix, Mettler Toledo) and any IP camera for ALPR. Setup is typically completed in under 24 hours.

What does getting started with WeighPay look like?

The process starts with a short, pain-focused demo with Sarah around your operation and compliance setup. If it is a fit, you commit and we use Auto Assist configuration for your state rules, scale, and accounting after the sale.

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