Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Voluntary & Free Junk Vehicle Removal Program

Do you have an inoperable vehicle on your property that you’ve been trying to get rid of but can’t because you lost the paperwork? We can help! Owners and occupants of property specifically located within the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County can now have unwanted junk vehicles towed away for free and without the usual DMV paperwork. This is a voluntary program. Contact us and we will take care of all the details. In return you will be helping your community by creating a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful neighborhood to live in.
To file a complaint about abandoned vehicles or to request vehicle removal in Sonoma County, follow the instructions for the applicable situation below:
Within City Limits
Public Streets or Highways
Private Roads, Driveways, or County of Sonoma Land
Private Property in Unincorporated Sonoma County
Your Own Property
- Only available to residents located within the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County.
- A document must be signed granting permission to the County to have the vehicle(s) towed with the understanding that the vehicle will be dismantled.
- Applies to passenger cars, pickups, sport utility vehicles, vans, and small trailers. Free towing not available to recreational vehicle storage yards or auto repair shops.
Use SoCo Connect to submit an Abandoned Vehicle request. Be sure to select the correct vehicle location.