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Derelict Vehicles and Abandoned Bikes
We remove significantly damaged vehicles that have been abandoned on public property and unusable bikes chained to public property.
Vehicle Disposal
It is illegal to abandon any vehicle – including a car, truck, trailer, or boat – on public property. If you do so, your vehicle may be towed, and you may have to pay a fine of up to $1,000.
You are responsible for properly disposing of your unwanted vehicle.
Abandoned Vehicle Removal
Abandoned vehicles must meet the following requirements to be considered derelict and removed and disposed of by DSNY:
- There is no license plate on the vehicle.
- The vehicle is damaged and estimated to be worth less than $1,250.
If the vehicle has license plates and/or does not meet the damage/estimated worth requirement, but remains unclaimed, it will be taken to an NYPD tow pound.
Find your towed vehicle (NYPD-towed vehicles only).
Bicycle Disposal
Traditional Bicycles
Set bicycles out with your recycling for collection. Remove bike tires and set out with trash.
Electric Bicycles (e-bikes) and Electric Scooters
E- bikes and E-scooters contain lithium-ion batteries. It is DANGEROUS and ILLEGAL to dispose of these batteries with trash or recycling. Batteries must be removed and disposed of properly before setting the e-bike or e-scooter out with recycling for collection.
Abandoned Bicycle Removal
A bike may be considered abandoned if it meets the following criteria:
- It is unusable (crushed and/or missing essential parts)
- Chained to public property (parking meters, streetlights, street signs, or City-owned bike racks).
We will not remove "ghost bikes" that have been placed on public property as a memorial for someone who died.