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Abandoned vehicles

We coordinate the collection of abandoned vehicles from highways across North Somerset and arrange for their destruction or sale.

If you think your vehicle has been removed by North Somerset Council contact us on 01934 888 802.

If we have removed your vehicle you will need to meet one of our Waste Management Officers and bring along the following documents:

  • your driving licence including photo ID, and either
  • valid passport
  • birth certificate
  • rent book or recent bill
  • your V5 log book or proof of ownership.

You will also need to pay a release fee of £105 and storage fees charged at £12 per day. We accept cash payments as well as debit or credit payments.

We can prosecute anyone who leaves a vehicle but our powers are restricted to removing only abandoned vehicles.

Untaxed vehicles which have not been abandoned are the responsibility of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and can be reported online via the DVLA website or its freephone Enforcement Hotline on 0800 032 5202.

We currently have no powers to remove vehicles involved in parking complaints, these issues are handled by Avon and Somerset Police.

Parking issues can be reported online via the Avon and Somerset Police website or its non-emergency number on 0845 456 7000.

If you want to dispose of a vehicle properly then visit the Recycle Your Car website or call the freephone 0808 202 0066.

For more information download our Abandoned vehicles service standards or contact Streets and Open Spaces on 01934 888 802.