Scrap Metal Software for Michigan

Michigan's Scrap Metal Regulatory Act (MCL 445.421 et seq., Act 429 of 2008) imposes the strictest cash and hold rules in the Midwest. WeighPay enforces no-cash payouts and tag-and-hold automatically.

Michigan Regulation & Compliance Notes

Michigan Scrap Metal Regulatory Act (MCL 445.421 et seq.) requires dealers to record seller photo ID, vehicle license plate, material description, weight, and signed declaration. Payment for catalytic converters, copper, and other regulated metals must be by check (no cash) and is subject to a delay/hold window set by statute. The 2021 amendments added catalytic-converter specific rules and additional record retention. WeighPay blocks non-conforming cash payouts, enforces the statutory check-only and hold windows by material, and retains the photo + ID register for the full retention period.

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 Michigan setup

1. Short, focused demo — Talk to Sarah. We focus on your specific operation and Michigan 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, Michigan 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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