FAQ
What is ISRI doing proactively to combat theft?
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) is fully committed to working with law enforcement and affected parties to reduce the unintentional purchase, processing, or sale of stolen materials.
• ISRI is a member of and proud partner with the National Crime Prevention Council
(NCPC). NCPC uses their trademark McGruff The Crime Dog® to remind citizens to
“Take a Bite out of Crime®.”
• ISRI has established a Theft Alert System, an email system to notify scrap recyclers
to watch for reported stolen materials.
• ISRI has adopted “Recommended Practices and Procedures for Minimizing the
Risks of Purchasing Stolen Scrap Materials.” Additional information may be found at
www.isri.org/theftalert.
• Many ISRI members already require retail sellers to provide photo identification such
as a driver’s license when making a transaction.
