Director of Waste Management, Marcus Solomon, is encouraging residents to make use of the Derelict Removal Information System to track vehicles that have been tagged or removed under the territory’s derelict removal program.
The system, which can be accessed online, allows users to see real-time updates on vehicles that have been marked as derelict on both public and private property.
According to Solomon, the system is essential to the success of the derelict removal program, offering a transparent way for the public to stay informed. “Sometimes we do not know the identity of the owners of some of the derelicts,” Solomon explained. “It is imperative for persons to visit the website to see if their vehicle has been tagged and removed.”
He emphasized that even if a notice is removed from a vehicle, it will not prevent the department from proceeding with its removal. Vehicle owners can visit the website to check if their vehicle has been flagged and contact the department if they believe it was incorrectly tagged.
The Derelict Removal Information System provides a comprehensive overview of vehicles pending removal, including details about the location, condition, and removal date. The platform also allows vehicle owners to submit a halt request if they need more time before their vehicle is removed.
Mr. Solomon outlined the process for reporting derelict vehicles, which starts with a call to the department at 468-4934 or by using the BVIGovReportit app. Once a report is received, an officer inspects the vehicle and issues a notice either to the vehicle directly or to the owner. The notice is issued in triplicate, with one copy affixed to the vehicle and two retained by the department.
Vehicles on public property are given a 14-day notice period, while those on private property have 21 days. If the vehicle remains in the same location after the notice expires, it is removed by the department’s wrecker operator or a hired operator and transported to an approved site.
The public is encouraged to check the system weekly at Derelict Removal Information System to stay updated on the status of derelict vehicles, as the department processes a growing number of cases across the territory.