Abandoned vehicles and goods
How to report or collect abandoned vehicles or goods, list of impounded vehicles and goods and when the next auction is on.
Council will investigate reports of abandoned vehicles and goods by making reasonable enquiries. Council may check:
- the vehicle and goods condition
- location of vehicles and goods
- potential ownership
- any registration.
Goods may include camping gear, tent, furniture or a vessel.
Council will try to find the vehicle or goods owner and have them remove it from council land. If we can't locate the owner, a notice will be placed on the vehicle or goods advising that it will be removed by a certain date. We may tow a vehicle immediately if it is a danger to public safety.
If an abandoned vehicle or goods are not removed by the date on the notice, council will impound the vehicle or good.
If the vehicle or goods are not claimed within one month of being impounded, we will advertise it for 14 days. It will then be disposed of by public auction. Council may dispose of vehicles or goods of no value (e.g. damaged, missing parts or not roadworthy) without going to auction.
Unregistered vehicles not stored on private property are considered abandoned.
Reporting an abandoned vehicle
If you spot an abandoned vehicle, you can email Customer Service. Please include:
- vehicle description including colour, make, model and registration number (where possible)
- specific location to help locate the vehicle.
Note: abandoned vehicles on main or State controlled roads are managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Refer to the list of State controlled roads in the Sunshine Coast region (PDF, 188KB).
Collecting impounded vehicles or goods
Owners who would like to collect impounded vehicles or goods must:
- do so within one month of impounding
- complete the release of vehicle form (DOCX, 217KB) (as required under state government laws)
- send proof of ownership and photo identification (drivers licence, 18+ card or passport) which has been verified by a Justice of the Peace via email. Or you can bring proof of ownership and photo identification to a council customer service centre.
On receipt of proof of ownership and photo identification council will contact you to pay the release fees and any other applicable charges. You will also need to provide release paperwork so that you can collect your vehicle or goods. This must be shown time of collection.
The vehicle must be removed immediately upon receipt of the release paperwork. Failure to collect the vehicle from the impound yard, may result in additional storage costs being charged by the towing company, in line with their terms and conditions or alternatively, they may dispose of or auction the vehicle.
Once council's impound and release fees have been paid, council does not have any further involvement in the matter.
Abandoned vehicle auctions
Sunshine Coast Council abandoned vehicles auctions are run on a regular basis for all abandoned vehicles and unclaimed impounded items.
The next auction will be held Saturday 31 August 2024 at Clayton's Towing yard, 617 Bli Bli Road Nambour.
Gates open at 7.00am and bidding starts at 8.00am
Visit Clayton's Towing website for more information, bidder registration and photos.
Terms and conditions
- Full payment is required on the day of the auction (EFTPOS accepted).
- Items are sold 'as is'.
- Council reserves the right to withdraw any vehicle advertised before the auction.
Impounded vehicles list as at 26 July 2024
Date impounded | Make, model and colour | Registration | Location when impounded | Reference number |
26/07/2024 | Higer R Series bus, White | XQ66ON | 38 Jarrah Road, BUDERIM | IV2400963 |
25/07/2024 | Mazda, Grey | 892MRV | 4 Scott Street, YANDINA | IV2400929 |
25/07/2024 | Holden Captiva, Blue | 705JT9 | 1 Cardinal Court, PALMWOODS | IV2400943 |
18/07/2024 | Honda motorcycle, Red | 320TA | 156 Esplanade, GOLDEN BEACH | IV2400909 |
17/07/2024 | Honda motorcycle, White | 14 Cascade Drive, YANDINA | IV2400980 | |
13/07/2024 | Toyota Tarago, Silver | 923IP6 | 78 Albany Street, SIPPY DOWNS | IV2400887 |
12/07/2024 | Holden Commodore, Red | JZ1P94 | 44 Zealey Road, NAMBOUR | IV2400975 |
12/07/2024 | Suzuki Vitara, Red | 931VGV | 52 Blaxland Road, BURNSIDE | IV2400924 |
12/07/2024 | Hyundai Getz, Grey | 796ZOE | 6 Technology Drive, WARANA | IV2400877 |
12/07/2024 | Volkswagen GTI, Silver | 597WWW | 25 Cassowary Street, AROONA | IV2400888 |
12/07/2024 | Volkswagen Tiguan, White | 599AD5 | 1 St Helena Street, MAROOCHYDORE | IV2400893 |
11/07/2024 | Mitsubishi 380 Gold | 701KE7 | 12/24-30 Lamington Terrace, NAMBOUR | IV2400966 |
10/07/2024 | Suzuki Vitara, White | 046ZZH | 6 Park Street, COOLUM BEACH | IV2400894 |
10/07/2024 | Subaru Forrester, Maroon/Red | 586HX4 | 60 North Street, GOLDEN BEACH | IV2400860 |
09/07/2024 | Trailer - no specific make, Grey | K67271 | 57 Grand Parade, PARREARRA | IV2400935 |
08/07/2024 | Trailer - no specific make, Silver | DO6276 | 19 Reilly Road, NAMBOUR | IV2400868 |
08/07/2024 | Ford Focus, Silver | 160DG7 | 6 Judith Street, BURNSIDE | IV2400878 |
04/07/2024 | Holden Rodeo, White | 1GNN148 | 116-126 Tanawha Road, TANAWHA | IV2400855 |
03/07/2024 | Trailer - no specific make, Aluminium | EE8113 | Havana Road, West PEREGIAN | IV2400869 |
03/07/2024 | Subaru Impreza, Gold | 510CV8 | 9 Watervale Court, SIPPY DOWNS | IV2400829 |
03/07/2024 | Ford Falcon, Utility, White | 1XS9NR | 9 Kelly Court, LANDSBOROUGH | IV2400842 |
01/07/2024 | 2006 Boat Trailer, Aluminium | 858QNQ | 1-7 Darrung Street, MOOLOOLABA | IV2400864 |
01/07/2024 | Nissan Micra, Black | 717ZRY | 30 Jacaranda Drive, MOOLOOLABA | IV2400828 |
28/06/2024 | Mitsubishi Lancer, Red | 540GTP | 79 Centenary Cresent, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND | IV2400827 |
24/06/2024 | Holden Astra, Blue | TME693 | 12 Beech Street, MARCOOLA | IV2400810 |
23/06/2024 | Trailer - no specific make, Silver | CP5038 | 686 Eumundi Noosa Road, DOONAN | IV2400791 |
18/06/2024 | Hyundai I30, Black | YDW922 | 52-54 Sugar Road, MAROOCHYDORE | IV2400767 |
17/06/2024 | VW Golf, Silver | 754YYA | 21 Bindaree Cresent, MOOLOOLABA | IV2400785 |
14/06/2024 | Renault, White | 127WKM | 11 Wattle Street, YAROOMBA | IV2400740 |
13/06/2024 | Mazda, Maroon | 746ZPY | 4 Essex Court, BUDERIM | IV2400748 |
13/06/2024 | Nissan Maxima Blue | 456FH4 | 15 Cockatoo Crescent, FOREST GLEN | IV2400759 |
12/06/2024 | Subaru Forrester, Red | 242SDI | 1/5 York Place, MOUNTAIN CREEK | IV2400721 |
06/06/2024 | Volvo, Silver | 66 Seriata Way, MOUNTAIN CREEK | IV2400734 | |
05/06/2024 | Holden Captiva, Grey | 138VVI | 5 First Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE | IV2400739 |
05/06/2024 | Volkswagen Golf, Black | 346FG7 | 75 Westminster Avenue, GOLDEN BEACH | IV2400693 |
03/06/2024 | Nissan, Station Wagon | NO PLATES, BURNT OUT VEHICLE | 103 Enterprise Street, KUNDA PARK | IV2400769 |
31/05/2024 | Holden Commodore, White | 930EB7 | 3 Satinwood Place, MOUNTAIN CREEK | IV2400662 |
31/05/2024 | Ford Courier, Blue | 392YCP | 15 Tunnel Ridge Road, LANDSBOROUGH | IV2400550 |
29/05/2024 | Ford, Green | Godfreys Road, BLI BLI | IV2400751 | |
23/05/2024 | Subaru Outback, White | 673JC3 | Nambour Community Centre, 2 Shearer Street, NAMBOUR | IV2400719 |
22/05/2024 | Mitsubishi Lancer, White | 447BB7 | 2 Berard Terrace, LITTLE MOUNTAIN | IV2400672 |
17/05/2024 | Trailer and boat | 5 Glenlea Drive, MAROOCHYDORE | IV2400665 | |
16/05/2024 | Holden Crewman Utility, White | 338JKU | 20 Ormuz Avenue, CALOUNDRA | IV2400558 |
16/05/2024 | Trailer and boat, Black | ET7868 | 54 Cupania Street, MUDJIMBA | IV2400552 |
09/05/2024 | Hyundai Accent, Yellow | 418VIE | Petrie Creek Road, ROSEMOUNT | IV2400576 |
09/05/2024 | Toyota Hilux, White | 509CL4 | 56 Liekefett Way, MERIDAN PLAINS | IV2400556 |
08/05/2024 | Suburu Forrester, Silver | 102YPX | North Shore Road, TWIN WATERS | IV2400636 |
07/05/2024 | Holden Commodore, White | 317HXI | 12 Utah Street, AROONA | IV2400275 |
30/04/2024 | Ford Laser, White | Caloundra Holiday Village, 34 Victoria Terrace, KINGS BEACH | IV2400590 | |
30/04/2024 | Mitsubishi Lancer, White | 192IVJ | 8–10 Melville Court, MOUNT COOLUM | IV2400523 |
24/04/2024 | Hyundai Getz, White | 250ZSD | 150 Palmwoods-Montville Road, PALMWOODS | IV2400575 |
24/04/2024 | Toyota Landcruiser, Black | 352AQ9 | 5 Wills Avenue, GOLDEN BEACH | IV2400493 |
18/04/2024 | Mitsubishi Triton, Utility, Black | 845SMJ | 4 Bonaparte Place, PALMWOODS | IV2400445 |
18/04/2024 | Holden Commodore, White | 806GL6 (stolen) / 493LRM | 5 Forest Pines, Boulevard, FOREST GLEN | IV2400453 |
18/04/2024 | Volkswagen Passat, Black | 663IX3 | 67 River Esplanade, MOOLOOLABA | IV2400387 |
11/04/2024 | Mitsubishi Pajero, Silver | 400GI7 | 72-76 Dacmar Road COOLUM BEACH | IV2400378 |
09/04/2024 | Holden Commodore, Utility, Black | 009SVZ | 44 Kirsten Circuit, NIRIMBA | IV2400404 |
07/04/2024 | Mercedes, Sedan, Silver | 112TWV | 39-41 Duporth Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE | IV2400285 |
06/04/2024 | Honda CRV, Black | 470GL6 | 278 Alexandra Parade, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND | IV2400355 |
06/04/2024 | Nissan Pulsar, White | 300ZSM | 312 Chevallum Road, CHEVALLUM | IV2400438 |
28/03/2024 | Ford Transit, White | 655JTD | 99 Creekside Drive, SIPPY DOWNS | IV2400326 |
28/03/2024 | Trailer and boat, Grey | EC6534 | 19 Lakehead Drive, SIPPY DOWNS | IV2400346 |
27/03/2024 | Mitsubishi Outlander, White | 733ITE | 5 Bonanza Court, MARCOOLA | IV2400286 |
26/03/2024 | Ford Laser, Blue | 000CY7 | 8 College Drive, PALMVIEW | IV2400254 |
26/03/2024 | Unknown Make, Trailer and boat, Blue | Bushland Conservation Reserve, University Way, SIPPY DOWNS | IV2400303 | |
16/03/2024 | Mada 323, Silver | 317XUU | 5 Premier Circuit, WARANA | IV2400237 |
15/03/2024 | Hyundai I20, Black | 054WI | 5 Maleny Street, LANDSBOROUGH | IV2400233 |
15/03/2024 | Ford Falcon, White | 313AB5 | 1/44 Adrian Circuit, NIRIMBA | IV2400265 |
10/03/2024 | Trailer - no specific make, Aluminium | 223UMW | 11 Packer Road, BARINGA | IV2400247 |
07/03/2024 | Mitsubishi Lancer, Grey | 1JED5 | Jilci, 8 Princess Lane, KINGS BEACH | IV2400230 |
06/03/2024 | BMW Sedan, Silver | 193EI4 | 10 Courage Street, SIPPY DOWNS | IV2400179 |
05/03/2024 | Holden Hatchback, Blue | 376YFF | 758 Maroochydore Road, FOREST GLEN | IV2400223 |
04/03/2024 | Nissan Utility, White | 945SVL | 2 Marlin Street, MOUNTAIN CREEK | IV2400211 |
29/02/2024 | Trailer - no specific make, Aluminium | EW9092 | 6 Springbrook Street, CALOUNDRA WEST | IV2400208 |
29/02/2024 | Toyota Corolla, Blue/Silver | 724ZYI | 42 Birchgrove Circuit, BARINGA | IV2400187 |
28/02/2024 | Holden Cruze, Black | 517RQA | The Enclave Buderim, 7 Figbird Cresent, BUDERIM | IV2400195 |
26/02/2024 | Scooter, Black | 985RK | 11 Cutters Way, BLI BLI | IV2400176 |
26/02/2024 | Ford Focus, Black | 226EM3 | 10-12 Kawana Street, MUDJIMBA | IV2400171 |
23/02/2024 | Holden Barina, Black | 115IR3 | 17 Madeleine Street, NIRIMBA | IV2400172 |
03/05/2023 | Holden Berlina, Blue/Grey | 164 Burnett Street, BUDERIM | IV2300500 |