Tire Recycling in Visalia, CA
Visalia residents can bring up to four tires without rims to each free Dump On Us event at the City Yard, 335 N. Cain St.
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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 (16)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Dump On Us (opens in new tab) · City of Visalia
- Unwanted items can be disposed of for free at Dump On Us events, held at the Visalia City Yard, 335 N. Cain St. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recyclables collected include all types of metals, electronic waste, mattresses, tires without rims and large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bring a City of Visalia utility bill as proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Limit four tires without rims and five mattresses per event; doors removed from large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The next Dump On Us event is Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7 a.m. to noon; no box or moving trucks. 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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