View vehicle seizure notices

• We can take (seize) a vehicle if we think it was used for a waste crime, like fly-tipping
• When we take a vehicle, we must:
  • Put the details in our main office and on our website within one day
  • Tell the police and the vehicle’s owner in writing

Why can a vehicle be taken?

A vehicle can be seized if:

• it was used to dump waste illegally (fly-tipping) and could harm people or the environment
• it was driven by someone not registered as a waste carrier
• it was used at a site that is breaking environmental rules
• it broke the duty of care rules, for example, taking waste to someone who is not registered

What happens next?

• We can keep the vehicle for up to 15 working days while we investigate
• After this, we can sell or destroy the vehicle
• If the case goes to court, we keep the vehicle until the case is finished

See what can happen to your vehicle if you are caught fly tipping:

How to claim your vehicle

You must be the legal owner and show:

• the V5C registration document with your name and correct address.
• a current insurance certificate with your name and correct address.

If we need more proof, we will tell you within one working day.

You must send extra proof within two working days.

We will give you our final decision within three working days.

Collecting a seized vehicle

If you’ve claimed a vehicle you’ll have 10 working days to collect it, unless we need to keep it for further investigation or are in the process of prosecuting. If you haven’t collected your claimed vehicle within 10 working days it can be sold or destroyed.

Notice of Seizure - LB69 FYE

The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015

Under the above legislation, Bradford Metropolitan District Council has seized a Citroen Relay, registration number LB69 FYE.

The vehicle was seized on Sowden Road, Bradford BD9 6JH, on 1 October 2026 at 11:36am because:

The vehicle was involvement in fly tipping incidents on Munby Street, Bradford.

The vehicle was seized under Section 33 1(a) and 5 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, due to its involvement in fly-tipping incidents in Little Horton and Great Horton areas of City Ward.

A person may make a claim of entitlement to the seized vehicle within the claim period.

The claim period is from 1 October 2026 until 22 October 2026.

The evidence accompanying a claim must be sufficient to enable the seizure authority to determine entitlement to the seized vehicle and must include:

• Proof of identity (valid photocard driving licence or passport.
• Proof of address (e.g. two utility bills in the applicant's name, no older than three months.
• Vehicle registration document for the seized vehicle.
• Valid insurance.
• Written proof of authority to act as agent if acting in a representative capacity (e.g. valid power of attorney, together with the documents listed above and proof of identity and address for the agent.
• If transporting waste and/or collecting scrap metal, a valid waste carrier's licence and a Bradford Metropolitan District Council scrap metal dealer's licence.

The seized vehicle may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Regulation 21 of The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 if it is not claimed within the claim period; if a claimant who has submitted a claim within that period is not determined to be entitled to the vehicle; or where a duty to return the vehicle has arisen but subsequently ceased in accordance with the Regulations.

Any person wishing to claim entitlement to this vehicle should contact the Environmental Enforcement Team on 01274 434366 to make an appointment to attend Sir Henry Mitchell House, 4 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 0QL.

Date of Notice: 1 October 2026

Notice of Seizure - LG60 YEB

The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015

Under the above legislation, Bradford Metropolitan District Council has seized a Ford Transit VRM, registration number LG60 YEB.

The vehicle was seized on Christopher Terrace, Bradford BD5 9DJ, on 31 July 2026 at 19:06pm because:

The vehicle was involved in fly-tipping incidents in Little Horton and Great Horton areas of City Ward.

The vehicle was seized under Section 33 1(a) and 5 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, due to its involvement in fly-tipping incidents in Little Horton and Great Horton areas of City Ward.

A person may make a claim of entitlement to the seized vehicle within the claim period.

The claim period is from 31 July 2026 until 24 August 2026.

The evidence accompanying a claim must be sufficient to enable the seizure authority to determine entitlement to the seized vehicle and must include:

• Proof of identity (valid photocard driving licence or passport.
• Proof of address (e.g. two utility bills in the applicant's name, no older than three months.
• Vehicle registration document for the seized vehicle.
• Valid insurance.
• Written proof of authority to act as agent if acting in a representative capacity (e.g. valid power of attorney, together with the documents listed above and proof of identity and address for the agent.
• If transporting waste and/or collecting scrap metal, a valid waste carrier's licence and a Bradford Metropolitan District Council scrap metal dealer's licence.

The seized vehicle may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Regulation 21 of The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 if it is not claimed within the claim period; if a claimant who has submitted a claim within that period is not determined to be entitled to the vehicle; or where a duty to return the vehicle has arisen but subsequently ceased in accordance with the Regulations.

Any person wishing to claim entitlement to this vehicle should contact the Environmental Enforcement Team on 01274 434366 to make an appointment to attend Sir Henry Mitchell House, 4 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 0QL.

Date of Notice: 24 August 2026