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Tire Recycling in San José, CA

Passenger and pickup truck tires can go out with San José Junk Pickup at no cost; each tire counts as one item.

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

2 ways to get rid of a tire in San José

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · San JoséNo 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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  2. City of San José Junk PickupCity service · San JoséSan José residentsFree
    How it works

    No-cost curbside pickup of up to 12 large items per request for San José single-family homes and multi-family complexes, owners and renters. Book through San José 311 (dial 3-1-1 or (408) 535-3500); pickups happen on your regular collection day.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Passenger vehicle and pickup tires only, max 60 lb each; a separate rim counts as another item.

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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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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • San José residents: Have junk to get rid of? (opens in new tab) · City of San José
    • Residents can schedule a no-cost curbside Junk Pickup through San José 311. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Junk Pickup is available at no cost for single-family homes and multi-family complexes, owners and renters. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All items must come from your residence. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Requests may include up to 12 items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items and Instructions for Junk Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of San José
    • San José Junk Pickup accepts this item with set-out instructions: Passenger vehicle and pickup tires only, max 60 lb each; a separate rim counts as another item. 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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