Unwanted or abandoned watercraft are now being accepted at the J.C. Elliot Transfer Station in Corpus Christi after a two-year suspension due to COVID-19. The location of the drop-off is Texas 286 and Ayers Street.
“This program helps to get rid of boats that no longer float or are beyond their useful lives,” said Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni.
The program helps to maintain healthy groundwater for the city by cleaning up gasoline leaks, oil, and battery acid from the boating community.
Corpus Christi partnered with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the General Land Office to assist with the almost daily drop-off Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Vessel Turn In Program accepts motorboats, sailboats, paddleboats, personal watercraft, and boat trailers.
When turning in a vessel, residents are asked to follow these instructions:
- Bring proof of ownership or Release of Ownership Waiver.
- If needed, fill out ownership waivers available on site or online at cctexas.com/vtipcc.
- Remove all oil, gas, and batteries from vessels.
- Clear all waste and debris from boat.
- No boats over 26 feet. Longer sizes accepted on a case-by-case basis.
While the service is free to individual Corpus Christi residents, commercial haulers must pay $49 per boat for vessel disposal.
For more information about VTIP 2022, visit cctexas.com/vtip or contact the Solid Waste Department at 361-826-1655.
