View vehicle seizure notices

We have the authority to seize a vehicle if we believe it has been used to commit a waste crime such as fly-tipping. We must display the details of all vehicles seizures in our main office and our website within one day of seizing the vehicle.

The police and the registered keeper will also be notified in writing.

A vehicle can be seized if:

it’s been used to illegally dump waste (fly tipping) in a way that could cause pollution to the environment or harm to public health
it’s been driven by someone not registered as a waste carrier
it’s been used at a site that’s breaking the rules of an environmental permit
it’s been breaking the rules of duty of care, for example it has been used to transfer waste to someone not registered as a waste carrier

What happens when a vehicle has been seized

A seized vehicle can be held for up to 15 working days whilst a waste crime is being investigated and we have the right to sell or destroy it after this time has passed. If we take the case to court, the vehicle will be held for the duration of the prosecution.

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

Claiming a seized vehicle

To claim a seized vehicle you must be the legal owner of the vehicle and be able to provide:

the V5C vehicle registration document in your name with your correct address
a current certificate of motor insurance in your name with your correct address

If we require further proof of ownership we’ll notify you within one working day. We must then receive any further required proof of ownership from you within two working days.

Our final decision on your vehicle claim will be sent to you 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 - NX60 UCD

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

Under the above legislation, Bradford Metropolitan District Council has seized a Silver Ford Transit Van, registration number NX60 UCD.

The vehicle was seized on Sticker Lane, Bradford, on 7 July 2026 at 11:40am because:

The vehicle was involved in the transportation of scrap metal waste without being registered as a waste carrier under Section 5 of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989.

The vehicle was seized pursuant to Section 5 of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989, as amended by The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.

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

The claim period is from 7 July 2026 until 28 July 2026 inclusive.

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 (for example, 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 (for example, 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: 7 July 2026

Notice of Seizure - Y138 UOF

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

Under the above legislation, Bradford Metropolitan District Council has seized a White Ford Transit Van, registration number Y138 UOF.

The vehicle was seized on Clayton Road, Bradford, on 13 July 2026 at 11:40am because: