Abandoned Vehicles

Abandoned vehicles, including cars, vans and trailers, are removed and disposed of under the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978.

An abandoned vehicle is one which may have been left, unused, in one location for several weeks, or in an unroadworthy condition and may not be displaying a valid tax disc.

We aim to respond to all reports of abandoned vehicles within one working day of receipt of report. If the investigation indicates the vehicle may have been abandoned a statutory notice is affixed to the vehicle. On expiry of the notice the vehicle is removed for disposal.

The Council may recover the costs associated with the disposal from land owners or the owner of the vehicle.

To Report an Abandoned Vehicle

Any reports regarding abandoned vehicles should be passed in the first instance to the local police, who will then investigate whether the vehicle has been involved in a crime.

Should you have difficulty contacting the local police please contact us on 0845 050 4434 alternatively you can report it online using the Feedback and Report It link on the right.