Tire Recycling in Tracy, CA
Tracy's annual clean-up does not take tires; the Tracy MRF charges $15.00 per unmounted auto tire ($21.00 mounted).
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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
Before you go
- Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
- Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
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 (26)
Where this information comes from
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.
- Annual Residential Clean-Up Program (opens in new tab) · Tracy Delta Solid Waste Management
- Each residential property within Tracy city limits is eligible for one free Annual Residential Clean-Up per calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not collected: motor vehicle parts, tires of any kind, construction debris, hazardous waste (paint, batteries, oil, pesticides). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Annual Residential Bulky Items Pick-Up Program (opens in new tab) · City of Tracy
- Only for residential customers inside Tracy city limits with an active, current City utility account. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Public Disposal Pricing (opens in new tab) · Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer
- Tracy MRF is at 30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377; facility hours Mon–Fri 8–4, Sat 8–3:30. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Auto tires: $15.00 unmounted, $21.00 mounted; truck tires $31.00 unmounted, $41.00 mounted. 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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