Junk vehicles damage the environment and often attract illegal dumping. Find information below on how to request our no-cost junk vehicle affidavit service. This service helps you obtain documents that will allow you to legally remove the junk vehicle from your private property.
Information and tools for reporting illegal dump sites
Our program does NOT handle junk vehicles located within Seattle city limits.
For junk vehicles on your private property, please contact the Seattle Junk Vehicle program at 206-684-8940 or by email at SPDGIU@seattle.gov. For junk vehicles located on public property (alongside the road or road right of way) contact the City of Seattle Parking Enforcement program at 206-684-8763 or online.
The vehicle must meet at least 3 of these criteria to qualify:
We can help you complete the steps to have the vehicle legally removed. The vehicle must fit our “junk vehicle” definition, be located on your property, and be within King County’s service area. Our service area does not include the Cities of Seattle and Milton.
We use the following process:
Contact any state registered tow service and inquire about their private impound process. Any towing costs will be your responsibility.
Visit the Washington State Dept. of Licensing or call 360-902-3770 to request a replacement copy.
Find an organization that accepts donated vehicles using our What do I do with…? tool. You could also contact an auto wrecker to have the vehicle towed. Or call 1-800-RECYCLE for recycling options in your area.
We cannot remove junk vehicles from private property. Vehicles or major vehicle parts are not accepted at our solid waste facilities. Contact a tow company or local scrap yard to arrange disposal. Any towing or disposal costs will be your responsibility.
King County Junk Vehicle Program