HomeMy WebLinkAboutVehicle Disposal Assistance Program COUNTY OF HAWAI`I - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Division - Derelict/Abandoned Vehicle Section
345 Kekuanao`a Street, Suite 41 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Tel: (808) 961-8552 • Fax: (808) 961-8553
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VEHICLE DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Vehicle Disposal Assistance Program ("VDAP") provides Hawaii County residents
with the opportunity to legally and properly dispose of up to two permanently junked or
derelict vehicles each fiscal year. This service is provided free of charge to residents
and is subject to fund availability. Upon approval, the vehicle may be towed and
disposed of. Please review these requirements carefully. While the goal of this Program
is to assist residents with safe and efficient services, failure to comply with these
requirements will result in an automatic denial of your application.
VDAP Application Requirements
Disposing of a Junked Vehicle
• The applicant must be the registered and legal owner.
• The vehicle being disposed of must first be registered as permanently junked by the
Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division (VRL). A copy of the Certificate of Title
stamped "PERMANENTLY JUNKED" by VRL must be submitted with the application.
• A copy of the applicant's government issued photo-identification must be submitted with
the application.
Disposing of a Derelict Vehicle (No Title)
• If there is no title, the vehicle must meet the following criteria to be deemed derelict as
defined under HRS Sec.290-8 (see below).
§290-8 Derelict vehicle. A vehicle shall be deemed a derelict vehicle by the administrative head of the
county agency designated to carry out section 290-1, or by the executive director or a representative of the
executive director of the Hawaii public housing authority in the case of a vehicle that has been abandoned
on property owned, managed, or administered by the authority, if a part has been removed or material
damage to the vehicle has rendered the vehicle inoperable and one of the following conditions exists:
(1) The vehicle is registered for the current registration period and the registered and legal owners no
longer reside at the addresses on record with the county director of finance;
(2) The vehicle has been registered for the current or previous registration period and the registered and
legal owners disclaim ownership, or a notice of transfer has been submitted by the registered and legal
owners and recorded with the director of finance and the new owner has not transferred the title or
registration into the new owner's name within thirty days of release;
(3) The vehicle identification number and license plates have been removed so as to nullify efforts to locate
or identify the current registered and legal owners;
(4) The vehicle has not been registered for the previous twelve month period; or
(5) The vehicle registration records of the county director of finance contain no record that the vehicle has
ever been registered in the county.
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• The applicant must be the property owner where the vehicle is located. Property owners
will be verified with the County of Hawaii Real Property Tax Office.
• A copy of the applicant's government issued photo-identification must be submitted with
the application.
A color photo of the vehicle being disposed of must be submitted with your application.
Vehicle Eligibility:
• The vehicle must be a standard passenger vehicle, pick-up truck, or van that weighs no
more than 3 tons (6,000 Ibs.). Heavy equipment, mini-buses, and any other vehicle over
3 tons are not eligible for this program.
• The vehicle can have a maximum of five (5) tires, mounted or within the vehicle. If any
vehicle has more than five (5) tires, the vehicle recycling facility has the right to charge
the registered owner for the extra tires or refuse the vehicle in its entirety.
• The vehicle must be clean and clear of household trash, hazardous waste, extra tires,
and any other excessive waste items. Determination of"excessive waste"will be made
at the discretion of the vehicle disposal facility.
Towing Eligibility:
• The vehicle must be parked legally on the road or within the property owned by the
applicant. If the applicant does not own the property in which the vehicle is located, the
applicant is required to obtain notarized written approval from the property owner and
submit that written approval to the County.
• The vehicle must be located within 20 feet of the nearest roadway and accessible to be
towed. If this requirement is not met, the vehicle will not be towed.
Submitting Applications:
• Applications can be submitted via the U.S. Postal Service or delivered in person to 345
Kek0an5o`a Street, Suite 41, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 or emailed to
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• The applicant will be contacted by the Abandoned Vehicle Section once the review
process is completed.
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Application No.:
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COUNTY OF HAWAI`I - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste Division - Derelict/Abandoned Vehicle Section
345 Kekuanao`a Street, Suite 41 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Tel: (808) 961-8552 • Fax: (808) 961-8553
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VEHICLE DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM — APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION (Please print legibly):
Applicant Name(s):
Phone: Email:
Property Owner(s) Name (if different from above):
Phone: Email:
VEHICLE INFORMATION (Please print legibly):
Location of Vehicle (Street Address):
License Plate No.: VIN:
Year: Make: Body-Type: Color:
o Do you have a copy of the Certificate of Title stamped PERMANENTLY JUNKED? ❑Yes ❑No
o If you answered NO above, does the vehicle meet the criteria to be deemed derelict under HRS-
290-8(see instructions for definition)? ❑Yes ❑No
By initialing below the applicant covenants that the vehicle mentioned above meets the criteria to be
deemed a derelict vehicle defined under HRS 290-8.
X
Initial(s)
I am/we are the registered owner or property owner of the vehicle or property
listed above and hereby authorize the County of Hawaii to dispose of the vehicle
listed above. 1/we release the County of Hawaii from any liability or claims on the
vehicle listed above after it has been disposed of.
Signature of Registered Vehicle Owner or Property Owner Date
Signature of Registered Vehicle Owner or Property Owner Date
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