Tires Disposal Guide by City
Disposal rules for tires vary by city. Use this comparison hub to find whether your local route is curbside pickup, scheduled bulky collection, transfer station drop-off, household hazardous waste handling, retailer take-back, recycler drop-off, or private hauling.
Find tires disposal rules in your city
| City | Guide | Sources | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | NYC Tire Disposal: No Curbside Pickup | 10 | 2026-09-26 |
| Los Angeles, California | Los Angeles Tire Disposal: LASAN Drop-Off, the 4-Tire Rule | 18 | 2026-09-26 |
| Chicago, Illinois | Chicago Tire Disposal: No City Drop-Off | 18 | 2026-09-26 |
| Houston, Texas | Houston Tire Disposal: The 10-Tire Monthly Drop-Off Limit | 18 | 2026-09-26 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Tire Disposal: Four Tires a Day | 12 | 2026-09-26 |
| San Diego, California | San Diego Tire Disposal: Free County Tire Centers | 25 | 2026-09-26 |
| Dallas, Texas | Dallas Tire Disposal: Six Tires a Year Free at the Landfill | 14 | 2026-09-26 |
| San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio Tire Disposal: Free Drop-Off | 18 | 2026-09-26 |
| Detroit, Michigan | Tire Disposal in Detroit, MI: Free DPW Drop-Off | 20 | 2026-09-26 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | Tire Disposal in Atlanta, GA: The Contradictory Bulk Rule | 28 | 2026-09-26 |
Tires disposal in New York
NYC tire disposal: curbside trash is banned. Use the NYS retailer take-back law when you buy new tires, or haul up to 4 tires to a DSNY garage or Special Waste.
Tires disposal in Los Angeles
Los Angeles tire disposal: free LASAN district-yard drop-off (4 per calendar year, no rims), amnesty and LA County events that accept rims, and why the curb.
Tires disposal in Chicago
Chicago tire disposal: there is no city drop-off, curbside or alley pickup for tires. Use the Illinois retailer take-back, an Illinois EPA-listed processor.
Tires disposal in Houston
Houston tire disposal: free Residential Drop-Off Centers (5 tires per visit, 10 a month), the 4-tire curbside limit, the 6-tire transporter permit.
Tires disposal in Philadelphia
Philadelphia tire disposal: tires never go curbside. Four per day at six Sanitation Convenience Centers, four rims-off tires per Bulk Collection appointment.
Tires disposal in San Diego
San Diego tire disposal: tires never go in a bin, dumpster or the landfill. Use free WasteFreeSD-listed centers.
Tires disposal in Dallas
Dallas takes no tires curbside and the county chemical center refuses them. Up to 6 household tires a year (25 in max) self-haul free to McCommas Bluff.
Tires disposal in San Antonio
San Antonio takes car tires free at four Bulky Waste Collection Centers — six or fewer, no rims, with your CPS Energy bill and picture ID.
Tires disposal in Detroit
Detroit has no curbside tire pickup. Take up to 4 off-rim tires per household per day free to a DPW Citizen Bulk Drop-Off Center with Detroit ID.
Tires disposal in Atlanta
Georgia bans whole tires from landfills and limits households to storing 25 and transporting 10 without a permit. Atlanta's own pages disagree on whether bulk.
Pickup is not guaranteed
Some cities collect tires at the curb only with an appointment, seasonal event, utility account, bulky-item request, or separate fee. Others send residents to drop-off or take-back programs.
Preparation can change the answer
Before moving the item, check whether doors, fluids, batteries, bulbs, chemicals, packaging, labels, or refrigerant handling rules apply. The city guide lists the preparation details found in official sources.
Always verify the local source
Disposal programs change hours, prices, accepted quantities, and eligibility rules. Use the official links in the matching city guide before paying, hauling, or placing anything outside.