Removing public nuisance (junk) vehicles:

Pierce County Responds provides a program for identification and removal of junk vehicles on private property. Pierce County Responds' Code Enforcement Officers can offer the following assistance:

• Inspect the vehicle to determine it it meets the criteria as a junk vehicle.
• If it is determined to be a junk vehicle, a Code Enforcement Officer can issue a Junk Vehicle Affidavit, which is required by tow operators to remove public nuisance vehicles.

Removing vehicle: If the vehicle is not a public nuisance (junk) vehicle:

• The vehicle may be towed by any licensed tow operator. A current list of licensed tow operators is listed on Washington State Department of Licensing's Webpage.

Towing Costs:

• Many tow operators will haul vehicles free of charge when the value of scrap metal is high, however, this is subject to change.
• Any towing fee incurred is the responsibility of the property owner/tenant where the vehicle is located. Pierce County Responds may pay half of the towing fee through our Cooperative Abatement Program.