29/05/2025 and 13/06/25
We may seize a vehicle if we have grounds to believe that it:
- has been used in the commission of a fly-tipping offence
- has been used to transport controlled waste without the appropriate registration
The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) 2015 Regulations require us to publish a notice of seizure on our website when a vehicle is seized.
Current Seizure notices
Reference: 25/036334/E_FLYT
Notice of Seizure
The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015
Under the above legislation, Leeds City Council have seized a white VW Crafter Luton DE64 OXT.
The vehicle was seized from KD Brothers Recovery, Leeds on 27 May 2025 at 3:30pm because:
- the vehicle was involved or used in a fly tipping offence under s33 Environmental Protection Act 1990
The vehicle was seized pursuant to s34B Environmental Protection Act 1990 as amended by The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.
A person may make a claim of entitlement to the seized vehicle, within the period:
The evidence accompanying a claim must be sufficient to enable the seizure authority to make a determination of entitlement to the seized vehicle and therefore must include:
- Proof of I.D. – valid photo card driving licence or passport
- Proof of address (for example, two utility bills in the applicant’s name no older than 3 months)
- Vehicle Registration document for seized property
- Valid insurance
- Written proof of authority to act as Agent IF acting in a representative capacity (for example, valid power of attorney plus items 3 to 4 above, and proof of ID and address of Agent)
- If transporting waste and / or collecting scrap metal, a valid waste carrier’s licence and a Leeds City Council scrap metal dealer’s licence
The seized vehicle can be sold, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with regulation 21 of The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 if it is not claimed within the claim period; if a claimant who brought a claim within such period is not determined as entitled or if a duty to return arose but has ceased in accordance with regulations.
Any person wishing to claim entitlement to this vehicle should contact the Serious Environmental Crime Team on 0113 378 0283 to make an appointment to attend Newmarket House, Newmarket Approach, Cross Green, Leeds, LS9 0RJ.
Date of notice: 29/05/2025
Signed: Matthew Dudley
Position: Environmental Action Officer
Reference: 25/033292/C_VESZ
Notice of Seizure
The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015
Under the above legislation, Leeds City Council have seized a grey Nissan Micra BP05 HVH.
The vehicle was seized on Clark Lane, Leeds, LS9 8PN on 8 May 2025 at 9:20am because:
- the vehicle was involved or used in a fly tipping offence under s33 Environmental Protection Act 1990
The vehicle was seized pursuant to s34B Environmental Protection Act 1990 as amended by The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.
A person may make a claim of entitlement to the seized vehicle, within the period:
08/05/2025 and 30/05/2025
The evidence accompanying a claim must be sufficient to enable the seizure authority to make a determination of entitlement to the seized vehicle and therefore must include:
- Proof of I.D. – valid photo card driving licence or passport
- Proof of address (for example, two utility bills in the applicant’s name no older than 3 months)
- Vehicle Registration document for seized property
- Valid insurance showing named driver/s
- Written proof of authority to act as Agent IF acting in a representative capacity (for example, valid power of attorney plus items 3 – 4 above, and proof of ID and address of Agent)
- If transporting waste, a valid waste carrier’s licence
The seized vehicle can be sold, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with regulation 21 of The Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 if it is not claimed within the claim period; if a claimant who brought a claim within such period is not determined as entitled or if a duty to return arose but has ceased in accordance with regulations.
Any person wishing to claim entitlement to this vehicle should contact the Serious Environmental Crime Team on 07981 271 803 to make an appointment to attend Newmarket House, Newmarket Approach, Cross Green, Leeds, LS9 0RJ.
Date of notice: 08/05/2025
Signed: Oliver Hamilton
Position: Environmental Action Officer
Claim a seized vehicle
A person may make a claim of entitlement to a seized vehicle within 15 working days of the date of the seizure.
Further information
For any other enquiries relating to vehicle seizures please contact the Environmental Action Service:
Phone
0113 336 7676
