The Council deals with the majority of abandoned vehicles in the Borough of Erewash. The procedure listed below is a general guide, as each abandoned vehicle is dealt with on an individual basis. If a vehicle is parked in a dangerous position and/or causing an obstruction, this should be reported to the police, who have powers to act. Any other vehicles should be reported to the Council on 0845 907 2244.

The procedure for dealing with an abandoned vehicle is as follows:

We aim to inspect all vehicles in 24 hours. Depending on the nature and location of the vehicle we may now remove vehicles immediately or the process can take up to 1 to 2 weeks.

VEHICLES ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY

 The Council will write to the police and DVLA to enquire about the vehicle owner.

The vehicle is checked intermittently during this process. Once the owner details have been returned from the DVLA, the owner is written to and given 3 days to remove the vehicle. The vehicle is checked again and if still present is towed away.

CARS ON PRIVATE LAND

The procedure is similar to vehicles on a public highway. A 15 day land notice is served unless written permission is received from the landowner, the above procedure would then be followed.

Further Information

For  the collection and disposal of abandoned vehicles within the Borough please contact us.
Email: contactcentre@erewash.gov.uk
Telephone: 0845 907 2244
Address: Neighbourhood Wardens, Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA

Opening Times: 8:30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday
8:30am - 4.30pm Fridays