Clean-Up Vehicle Tow-Away
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up parking space in front of your house or in your driveway? Would you like to dispose of it at no charge?
If your answer is YES, you will be pleased to know that will be possible!
Sunnyvale residents who have a vehicle that is taking up parking space may have the vehicle disposed of at no cost during Sunnyvale’s Fall Clean-up Tow-away program.
Twice a year: April 1 through 30 and September 1 through 30, residents may call the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety and request a pick-up appointment. Requests will be sent to a City-approved towing company. Personnel from the tow company will call residents directly to arrange for pick-up/removal of the vehicle during the month of May, or October respectively.
Vehicle owners must sign over ownership and turn in the vehicle’s pink slip to the approved towing company. Vehicles must be tow-able, with four inflated tires, and have all debris and garbage removed. Vehicles removed during the fall clean-up do not qualify as an IRS tax donation
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For additional information on the program and to request vehicle pick-up appointments contact Michelle Tani at (408) 730-7104, TDD (408) 730-7501
FACT SHEET
SUNNYVALE VEHICLE TOW-AWAY PROGRAM
Who is eligible for the program?
All Sunnyvale residents. Vehicles to be towed must be located in Sunnyvale.
What can be towed?
All passenger vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, motor homes and aluminum boats. Final discretion on acceptance is up to the towing company. Vehicles must be towable, with all tires properly inflated and any debris or garbage removed.
When will the program be held?
Requests for appointments to dispose of vehicles may be made during the month of October; towing will take place during the month of November.
Whom do I call for a tow-away appointment?
Call Michelle Tani at the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, (408) 730-7104, TDD (408) 730-7501.
What does it cost?
There is no cost to the vehicle owner. The owner must have the vehicle’s title (“pink slip”) at the time of the tow, and the title must be surrendered to the towing company before the vehicle can be removed. Current registration is not required.
Who will tow the vehicle?
The City of Sunnyvale will contact a City-approved towing company which will then set up the appointment with the vehicle owner.
Is this a tax-deductible donation?
No. The tow-away program does not qualify the owner for a deduction on his or her income taxes.
How long has Sunnyvale operated this program? How many cars get towed?
Sunnyvale has conducted a free tow-away program since at least 2000. Typically about 10-20 vehicles are disposed of during each clean up.