Tire Recycling in Lathrop, CA

Lathrop bulk pickup takes up to 4 tires without rims; the Lovelace transfer station also accepts tires.

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Mounted and unmounted tires are acceptable. (San Joaquin County: Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station (opens in new tab))

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a tire in Lathrop

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LathropNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
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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Lathrop Bulk Item Pick-Up (Republic Services)City service · LathropLathrop residentsFree
How it works
Lathrop households get 2 bulk item pickups a year at no additional charge, by appointment with Republic Services (209-466-3604, February–November). Up to 2.5 cubic yards (3 × 7.5 × 3 ft); furniture, appliances and e-waste including TVs and monitors (kept separate), up to 4 tires without rims.
Cost & rules
- By appointment (February–November); place items at the curb the evening before.
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North County Recycling Center and Sanitary LandfillCounty service · San Joaquin CountyOpen to everyoneFree
How it works
San Joaquin County site at 17720 E. Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).
Cost & rules
Fees
Passenger tire, unmounted (over resident limit or non-resident) $6.50
Passenger tire, mounted $7.50
Truck tire, unmounted $10
Truck tire, mounted $12.25
- No-charge limits require proof of San Joaquin County residency; no cash (cards or business checks).
Official page (opens in new tab)
Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer StationCounty service · San Joaquin CountyOpen to everyoneA detail isn’t confirmedFree
How it works
San Joaquin County site at 2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336 (unincorporated San Joaquin County). Hours: Monday–Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day).
Cost & rules
Fees
Passenger tire, unmounted (over resident limit or non-resident) $6.50
Passenger tire, mounted $7.50
Truck tire, unmounted $10
Truck tire, mounted $12.25
- No-charge limits require proof of San Joaquin County residency; no cash (cards or business checks).
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Passenger tire, unmounted (over resident limit or non-resident)	$6.50
Passenger tire, mounted	$7.50
Truck tire, unmounted	$10
Truck tire, mounted	$12.25

Fees
Passenger tire, unmounted (over resident limit or non-resident)	$6.50
Passenger tire, mounted	$7.50
Truck tire, unmounted	$10
Truck tire, mounted	$12.25

Places that don’t take tires (1)

San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility · San Joaquin County

Before you go

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

More about tires

California rules

Tires are not hazardous but are banned from the trash to prevent mosquito breeding and tire fires. Source: CalRecycle: Waste Banned from the Trash (opens in new tab)
Anyone transporting 10 or more used or waste tires must hold a valid waste tire hauler registration. Source: CalRecycle: Used and Waste Tire Haulers (opens in new tab)

More California rules (9)

Local enforcement agencies may give individuals a one-time exemption to haul waste tires to a local disposal site or amnesty day event in their jurisdiction. Source: CalRecycle: Used and Waste Tire Haulers (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle's Tire Management Program hotline is (866) 896-0600 (WasteTires@calrecycle.ca.gov). Source: CalRecycle: Tire Management Overview (opens in new tab)
A fee on the sale of new tires funds the California Tire Recycling Management Fund under the Tire Recycling Act of 1989. Source: CalRecycle: Tire Management Overview (opens in new tab)
DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (25)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Lathrop: Residential Waste Services (opens in new tab) · City of Lathrop
- Republic Services offers Lathrop households 2 bulk item pickups a year at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call Republic at 209.466.3604, February through November, to schedule; set items out the evening before. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 4 tires without rims are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Lathrop lists the Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station in Manteca as an additional drop-off location. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Joaquin County: Household Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
- The service is free for San Joaquin County residents; small-business waste by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: refrigerating units, air conditioners, tires, large appliances, solar panels and others. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Joaquin County: North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
- Mounted and unmounted tires are acceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Joaquin County: North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill price sheet (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division · effective January 1, 2026
- Proof of San Joaquin County residency is required for special waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents: up to four motorcycle, passenger or small truck tires per trip at no charge; otherwise passenger tires $6.50 unmounted, $7.50 mounted; truck tires $10/$12.25. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Passenger tires or smaller: $7.50 mounted, $6.50 unmounted; truck tires $12.25 mounted, $10.00 unmounted. Checked October 26, 2026.
San Joaquin County: Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
- Mounted and unmounted tires are acceptable. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
San Joaquin County: Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station price sheet (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division · effective January 1, 2026
- Proof of San Joaquin County residency is required for special waste at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents: up to four motorcycle, passenger or small truck tires per trip at no charge; otherwise passenger tires $6.50 unmounted, $7.50 mounted; truck tires $10/$12.25. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Passenger tires or smaller: $7.50 mounted, $6.50 unmounted; truck tires $12.25 mounted, $10.00 unmounted. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Waste Banned from the Trash (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- Tires are not hazardous but are banned from the trash to prevent mosquito breeding and tire fires. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Used and Waste Tire Haulers (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- Anyone transporting 10 or more used or waste tires must hold a valid waste tire hauler registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local enforcement agencies may give individuals a one-time exemption to haul waste tires to a local disposal site or amnesty day event in their jurisdiction. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Tire Management Overview (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- A fee on the sale of new tires funds the California Tire Recycling Management Fund under the Tire Recycling Act of 1989. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle's Tire Management Program hotline is (866) 896-0600 (WasteTires@calrecycle.ca.gov). Checked October 26, 2026.

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