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Tire Recycling in Apache Junction, AZ

Bulk pickup doesn't take tires. Passenger tires are accepted at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Day on Oct. 24, 2026, and Pinal County's Material Recovery Center near Florence takes up to five a year at no cost.

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4 ways to get rid of a tire in Apache Junction

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Apache JunctionNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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    Book online, set out your tire and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Pinal County Public Works Material Recovery CenterDrop-off · outside Apache Junction · 12725 E Adamsville Road, FlorenceFree
    Where

    12725 E Adamsville Road
    Florence, AZ 85132

    Hours

    Tuesday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–noon and 12:30–2:30 p.m. (closed for lunch noon–12:30).

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for tires
    Car or pickup tire beyond 5 per year$1.00 each
    Semi-truck tire beyond 5 per year$2.00 each
    Off-road vehicle or tractor tires$140.00
    Tire on a rim (per Casa Grande)$5.00 each
    Card processing fee per transaction$1.50 per visit
    • Free for up to 5 tires per person per year; more are charged per tire.
    • Limit: 5 tires per person per year at no cost.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Apache Junction · 41835 North New River Road, New RiverMaricopa County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    41835 North New River Road
    New River, AZ 85087

    Hours

    Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Passenger and truck tires only, removed from the rim.
    • Limit: Up to 5 tires per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Apache Junction · 3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave CreekMaricopa County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    3955 East Carefree Highway
    Cave Creek, AZ 85331

    Hours

    Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Passenger and truck tires only, removed from the rim.
    • Limit: Up to 5 tires per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take tires (3)
  • Apache Junction Bulk Trash Pick-Up (Republic Services) · Apache Junction
  • City of Casa Grande Landfill · Pinal County
  • Pinal County Free Disposal Day at Red Rock Landfill (December 2026) · December 19, 2026

Before you go

  1. Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
  2. Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
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Arizona rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
    • County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Passenger and truck tires are accepted, limit 5 per visit, removed from the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Passenger and truck tires are accepted, limit 5 per visit, removed from the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Casa Grande: Waste Tire Recycling Drop Off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Casa Grande
    • Casa Grande says the Pinal County Material Recovery Center accepts waste tires from all Pinal County residents, including Casa Grande residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Casa Grande says there is a $5 charge for each tire with a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pinal County: Waste Tires (opens in new tab) · Pinal County
    • Businesses that generate waste tires in Pinal County must register and hold a current Pinal County Waste Tire Disposal Permit; citizens do not need a permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to 5 tires per year per person at no cost; additional car or pickup tires are $1 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Additional semi-truck tires are $2 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Off-road vehicle and tractor tires are $140 per ton and must be weighed at a scale first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Debit and credit cards are accepted with a $1.50 processing fee per transaction. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Material Recovery Center provides a waste tire drop-off site west of Florence. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pinal County: Free Disposal Days (opens in new tab) · Pinal County
    • Waste Connections Free Disposal Days in 2026 are January 17, March 7, May 9, September 5 and December 19, 6 to 11 a.m., at 22316 Harmon Road, Florence. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: items containing Freon, appliances that may leak CFCs or HCFCs, whole tires, lead-acid batteries and used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Casa Grande: Landfill Rules & Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Casa Grande · effective July 6, 2026
    • Landfill disposal is free to residential users who show proof of residence within the City (driver's license and utility bill). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County customers must show a utility bill and driver's license proving they live within the landfill service area and pay all associated fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill does not accept tires; call 520-866-6685 for Pinal County Waste Tire Collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Apache Junction: Trash Service (opens in new tab) · City of Apache Junction
    • Items not accepted include metal, rebar and fence posts; tires, rims and auto parts; and appliances containing refrigerants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A.R.S. 44-1304: Disposal of waste tires (opens in new tab) · Arizona State Legislature
    • Arizona prohibits disposing of waste tires in landfills and incinerating them, except for statutory exceptions (such as chopped or shredded tires used as landfill cover or placed in tire monofills) or as ADEQ rules allow. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A.R.S. 44-1302: Sale of new tires; fees; acceptance of waste tires; notice (opens in new tab) · Arizona State Legislature
    • Sellers of new motor vehicle tires must accept waste tires from customers at the point of sale. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tire sellers must accept up to the number of new tires they sold at that location each year and may accept more. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A tire seller must accept a customer's tires if the customer presents a receipt within 30 days after the purchase date. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County-designated waste tire collection sites may not charge a tipping fee for up to five waste tires per year from a county resident who is not a tire seller; they may charge for tires beyond five. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tire sellers must post a notice stating that it is unlawful to throw away a motor vehicle tire and that the retailer must accept scrap tires when new or recapped tires are purchased. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Waste/Used Tire Facilities (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective February 4, 2026
    • Each Arizona county provides a waste tire collection site that accepts tires from that county's residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ADEQ says county waste tire collection sites may accept a limited number of waste tires per year from each resident at no cost, and to contact the county waste tire coordinator for hours and location. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue: Waste Tire (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Revenue
    • For periods from July 1, 2026, the Arizona waste tire fee on new motor vehicle tires is 2% of each tire's sale price, up to $4.73 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The waste tire fee is adjusted every July 1 using a Consumer Price Index formula. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A.R.S. 44-1305: Waste tire fund and program (opens in new tab) · Arizona State Legislature
    • Each Arizona county must establish a waste tire program funded from the state waste tire fund. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
    • ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
    • ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.

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