
Abandoned vehicles that need to be removed fall under the jurisdiction of the housing management department. You can contact the property management of your residential community, and the property company will then reach out to the vehicle owner or the traffic police department for disposal. For vehicles parked beside residential areas, in public parking spaces on both sides of municipal roads, or illegally parked on sidewalks, contact the Municipal Urban Management Committee and dial 12123 for communication and handling.

Last time I saw an abandoned car in our neighborhood with flat tires and covered in dust, parked there for over half a year. Dealing with it is actually not difficult—I’ve gone through the process myself. First, take photos as evidence to prove it’s been left unattended for a long time. Then, contact the property management or community service center to fill out a simple report form. They’ll forward it to the urban management department for verification. If confirmed abandoned, after a seven-day notice period with no response, it will be towed away. The car is usually sent to a dismantling yard for recycling, with metal parts reused to reduce waste. The benefits of this process are clear: it frees up space for residents who genuinely need parking, makes the area safer for kids to play, and is environmentally friendly. When reporting, it’s best to provide the license plate number and location details to speed up the process. Several abandoned cars have been removed from our neighborhood, and now there’s much more space. My advice is not to wait until it rusts and causes trouble—acting early is better for everyone.

We often discuss abandoned vehicle disposal in our community group, and the approach is quite straightforward. First, I ask around the neighborhood to see if anyone knows the owner, verifying if the car is truly abandoned. Once confirmed, I report it to the neighborhood committee or call the 12345 hotline, which will then forward the case to law enforcement for on-site verification. The authorities then issue a public notice to locate the owner. If no response is received within the deadline, the vehicle is towed away to a recycling center. The entire process emphasizes collaboration—avoid acting alone. After successful disposal, the freed-up space can be repurposed for public facilities like a fitness corner or flower beds, fostering neighborhood harmony. The few cases I’ve participated in went smoothly, with timely reporting being key to preventing vandalism or illegal use. With community teamwork, the environment visibly improves, making daily life much more pleasant.

Dealing with abandoned vehicles contributes significantly to environmental protection, and I particularly focus on the recycling aspect. Once an abandoned vehicle is discovered, it should be reported to the relevant authorities. After verification, it is towed to a dismantling plant where a large amount of metal and plastic is recycled, saving new resources and reducing pollution. For example, a single car can yield hundreds of kilograms of recycled steel, reducing carbon dioxide emissions. In residential areas, prompt action is necessary to prevent oil leaks from contaminating the soil. The entire process is streamlined and efficient, with individual actions collectively safeguarding the planet. More awareness campaigns are recommended to help people recognize the environmental value.


