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:

Private Property in Unincorporated Sonoma County

• Your Own Property

  Have non-operable vehicles removed from your property for free.
  Requirements:

  • 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, small trailers, small boats. 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.

  Submit Request »

• Neighboring Property

  Report abandoned/non-operable vehicles.
  Use SoCo Connect to submit an Abandoned Vehicle complaint. Be sure to select the correct vehicle location.

  Submit Complaint »

Within City Limits

Call the City Police Department

Streets and Roads

• Public Streets or Highways

  Contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP)

• Private Roads, Driveways, or County of Sonoma Land

  Use SoCo Connect to submit an Abandoned Vehicle complaint. Be sure to select the correct vehicle location.

  Submit Complaint »