- Supervisor
- Mike Schieno
- Email the Department
- Phone
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406-652-2050
- Fax
- 406-867-2563
- Physical Address
- 1200 Shilo Road Billings, MT 59106
Mike Schieno, Supervisor |
Bill Quesenberry, Retrieval Operator |
The Junk vehicle program is funded entirely by the $1.50 fee
assessed when a vehicle owner applies for a title or the title
is transfered, a $.65 fee charged when a vehicle is re-registered
in the State of Montana, and a state grant. The Junk Vehicle
Division will haul away any junk vehicle that belongs to you
for recycling, regardless of its condition of location within
the county at no charge to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Montana Junk Vehicle Law? |
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In 1973 the Montana Motor Vehicle Recycle and Disposal Act 75-10-501, MCA was enacted for the establishment, control, operation, and licensing of public and private motor vehicle storage and wrecking yards. It requires these facilities to obtain an annual license, keep pertinent records, and shield their junk vehicles from public view. This law also requires the control of junk vehicles at locations other than motor vehicle wrecking facilities. |
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What is Public View? |
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Public View is any point 6 feet above the surface of the center of a public road from which a junk vehicle can be seen. A public road is any publicly owned or maintained highway, street, road or alley. |
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Do I have to shield my vehicle if I'm not in the commercial motor vehicle wrecking business, or if I have only one or two junk vehicles? |
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Yes, all junk vehicles, regardless of number must be shielded from public view. |
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How can I shield my junk vehicles from public view? |
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You can move the vehicle to a location that will shield it, such as a garage or behind a solid fence, hill or building. You may also construct shielding using permanant fencing materials. Chapter50 Sub-chapter 2 Motor Vehicle Recycling and Disposal Act 17.50.202, 17.50.203 and 17.50.204. Placing plastics or tarps over vehicles will not be acceptable. |
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What else can I do besides removing or shielding the vehicle? |
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You may repair the vehicle to make it operable, or license it. Either action will remove the vehicle from the junk vehicle classification. |
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Do I need to obtain a Motor Vehicle Wrecking Facilty license for my own junk vehicles? |
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If you have four or more vehicles at any one location or if you buy, sell, or deal in secondhand motor vehicle parts you are required to obtain a license. |
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If I have more than four junk vehicles and decide I want to start dealing in used parts, who do I contact? |
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Information on the requirements for obtaining a Montana Motor Vehicle Wrecking Facility license can be obtained from the Director of the Yellowstone County Junk Vehicle Department. |
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What are the penalties if I do not comply with the junk vehicle law? |
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The junk vehicle statutes provide for criminal penalties of up to $250 and/or 30 days in jail. Civil fines of up to $50 for each day of violation may also be imposed. |