Abandoned vehicles

What to do if a car has been dumped nearby

Please call the Council on 03 546 0200 and report the vehicle. Council will arrange for it to be removed and aim to track down those responsible for dumping it.

Under the Litter Act, a person can face prosecution for dumping a vehicle. Council has successfully prosecuted in the past. The dumping of unwanted vehicles is an ongoing problem.

How you can help

When a car is dumped there is normally another vehicle involved, either towing the dumped vehicle or picking up the offender(s). To help, you can:

• Record the vehicle registration number, make, model and colour
• Provide a description of the people involved
• Record the date and time the vehicle was dumped