New state towing rules leave abandoned RVs stranded, county officials say

Mar 26, 2026

Officials said changes to Oregon tow-and-disposal laws last October have limited tow-company options and left abandoned RVs sitting for months; county flagged public-safety hazards and discussed temporary storage options subject to complex disposal rules.

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County officials raised a recurring problem: abandoned recreational vehicles and derelict RVs along U.S. 101 and other county roads are increasingly difficult to remove after Oregon amended towing and disposal rules last October.

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