Around here (NY, USA) the metal recycling places I've been to keep a copy of your drivers license on file, and check it every time you go to the office to cash

Around here (NY, USA) the metal recycling places I've been to keep a copy of your drivers license on file, and check it every time you go to the office to cash out. They're rather good at picking up suspicious activity. I've only been to the large facilities though, so there might be some smaller less scrupulous facilities somewhere of course.