Junk Vehicle Enforcement

Here we have yet another local city trying to rid their neighborhoods of junk cars and scrap vehicles. Why do people keep junk vehicles sitting around in their driveways and yards? Do these people have an emotional connection to a non-running, rusting and leaking older vehicle? Many of those who turn their driveways and yards into “virtual junkyards” likely planned on repairing or restoring the junk car and never got the job done. Maybe these folks are simply “hoarders” that have difficulty throwing away any of their possessions. Regardless of the reason, your neighbors do not likely appreciate having to look at you mess!

On October 17, 2014 the Hopewell News Patriot’s Blake Belden posted a story titled ‘Colonial Heights weighs changes on inoperable cars’ which says the city is considering the requirement that these non-running vehicles be kept out of the public’s view. Excerpts from the article include “Colonial Heights City Council has decided to reassess the policies regarding inoperable vehicles and travel trailers to determine whether or not there is any need to make changes.” (A neighboring city) “Hopewell recently passed an ordinance that residents keep inoperable vehicles inside of a closed structure, a garage or other building, unless the resident can prove the vehicle is being actively restored. Even then, the vehicle must still be blocked from view.

In Colonial Heights, residents are only required to shield the inoperable vehicle from public view, meaning that someone can simply cover their car with a sheet or tarp and comply with the city code. An inoperable vehicle covered by a loose blue tarp held down by cinderblocks falls far short of enhancing any neighborhood Hawkins said. City code defines an “inoperable motor vehicle” as any of the following: a vehicle not in an operating condition, any vehicle that has been partially or totally disassembled for more than 60 days and any vehicle that has expired license plates or inspection decals. There’s a big difference between junk vehicles sitting on blocks with the windows busted out versus the car that is fine. The City Council will discuss these policies in more detail during an upcoming council work session.”

Options for Junk Car Disposal

What are other options to abandoning a junk car or scrap vehicle in your driveway or yard? One idea is to contact a “cash for junk cars” outfit that may offer cash for scrap cars. These recyclers assist the environment (as well as the appearance of the neighborhood) by hauling away scrap motor vehicles for recycling purposes. We have all seen the “we buy scrap cars” signs throughout the city, so people who own these inoperable cars should give them a call!

At Barberton Junk Cars (“BJC”), we buy scrap cars and pay cash for junk cars. If your car, truck or van is not worth repairing, get cash for scrap cars by calling us at (330) 732-JUNK. To receive cash for junk cars you simply must have the vehicle title and an ID. To get cash for scrap cars, you first will obtain a junk car quote, which is the amount we buy scrap cars for. If you accept our offer we will schedule a time to pick up the vehicle. Often we can give you cash for junk cars and offer free towing on the same day. When we buy scrap cars it is generally between the hours of 9AM and 6:30PM during the week and 9AM to 4PM on the weekends. Our cash for scrap cars removal and recycling program is both simple and easy. It is OK if the vehicle is non-running, damaged, wrecked or flooded. We can handle the recycling, removal and disposal of your “headache” by simply visiting our website https://www.barbertonjunkcars.com or by contacting us via the phone during business hours. We will work around your schedule to insure we can pick it up at a convenient time for the title holder to be with the vehicle.