Blue Plains Impoundment and Storage Facility
Where Washington towed cars are stored, run by DC Department of Public Works.
Checked Nov 14, 2026. We don't have your car: call the lot to confirm it is there.
- Address
- 5001 Shepherd Parkway SW, Washington, DC
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
- Payment
- debit card, credit card (Visa and Mastercard only)
- Phone
- (202) 541-6083
Good to know: Main DPW lot for booted and towed cars. It has a One Stop Customer Service Center where you can pay tickets, boot, tow and storage fees by card and renew expired tags online. Closest Metro stop is Anacostia. Cash and checks are not accepted at the lot.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Towed vehicle2 | $100 | Police-ordered |
| Oversized tow2 | $275 | Police-ordered |
| Storage if the car is not picked up within 24 hours of the tow2Storage starts only if you do not get the car within 24 hours of the tow. | $20 / day | Police-ordered |
| Booted vehicle2 | $75 | All tows |
City-set fees for police tows are on the Washington page.
Legal limits: District of Columbia towing laws · calculate your total.
What to bring
Full checklist, including when the car is not in your name
- Fee payment receipt
- Vehicle registration
- Valid driver's license
- A notarized statement from the owner if you are not the owner
Other Washington lots
- Bryant Street Impoundment and Storage Facility · Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
All Washington towed-car info · How to fight a tow
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Booted/Towed Vehicle Fees, DC Department of Motor Vehicles. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Booted or Towed Vehicles, DC Department of Motor Vehicles. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Locate a Towed Vehicle, DC Department of Motor Vehicles. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Booting and Impoundment, DC Department of Public Works. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Towing, DC Department of Public Works. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Who Do I Call?, Metropolitan Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Your Towing Rights: What Drivers Need to Know Before and After a Tow, DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Parking During a Snow Emergency, District of Columbia Snow Team. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- DC Government to Operate in Modified Posture on Monday, January 26, District of Columbia Snow Team. Checked Nov 14, 2026.