Tire Recycling in San Francisco, CA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• SF Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · Recology San Francisco
  • A $60 minimum disposal fee applies to all loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Uncovered loads are charged an extra $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Passenger or light truck tires without rims: $19.36 each plus weight; loads of 10+ tires need a registered tire hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Passenger or light truck tires on rims: $23.10 each plus weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mattresses & box springs (unusable) (SF Recycles) (opens in new tab) · San Francisco Environment Department
  • SF Environment lists the transfer station public dump as serving businesses and residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (SF Recycles) (opens in new tab) · San Francisco Environment Department
  • SF Environment: free service for San Francisco residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulky Items - Recology San Francisco (opens in new tab) · Recology San Francisco
  • Bulky collection does not take hazardous waste, construction debris, auto parts or tires. 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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