Published on:
05
February 2004
Clackmannanshire Council has called an abandoned car amnesty for the next six week.
Until March 19 2004, anyone with an old car they would like to scrap can call for an uplift - free of charge
The amnesty will be carried out by Environmental Health in conjunction with a local contractor.
As Health & Consumer Service Manager Ian Doctor explained, "All the vehicle owners have to do is sign a disclaimer form and provide the vehicle registration document. There are no strings attached and the amnesty does not include the Police or Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency."
Councillor Willie Calder, Convener of the Enterprise and Environment Committee said: "Abandoned vehicles are a real eyesore in the environment, and may pose a risk to public health and safety in some situations. I would encourage anyone who has an old car they would like removed to contact us."
The service can be obtained by contacting the Council's FREEPHONE ELSA number 0500 545 540.
It should be noted, of course, that it is an offence to abandon a car and that recent changes in Car Tax Rules can result in automatic penalties where you fail to tax your car.
For further information please contact Ian Doctor, Health & Consumer Services Manager, tel: 01259 452577 or Freephone 0500 545540.