Tire Recycling in San Antonio, TX

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Bulky Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab) · City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department
  • Bulky waste collection centers are for residential customers only; bring a recent CPS Energy bill and a photo ID. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The visit is free for customers who pay the city’s environmental fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky items are limited to four cubic yards per visit and construction debris to one cubic yard; no household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The centers accept flattened cardboard boxes, car tires (6 or fewer, no rims), furniture, large appliances and mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Curbside Brush & Bulky Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department
  • Curbside brush and bulky collection is provided twice a year; a door hanger gives the set-out week 7–10 days ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside bulky collection accepts car tires (6 or fewer, no rims), furniture, large appliances, mattresses and TVs (up to 3). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Piles should be no more than eight cubic yards, within eight feet of the curb, and ready by 7 a.m. on the Monday of the collection week. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Management Services Guide (opens in new tab) · City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department
  • The services guide lists twice-yearly curbside bulky collection with no additional fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill San Antonio – Donations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of San Antonio
  • Goodwill San Antonio does not accept batteries, CRT monitors or tube TVs, mattresses or box springs, sleeper sofas, refrigerators, or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab) · Texas Legislative Council (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
  • Used or scrap tires may only be disposed of at a facility permitted by TCEQ for that purpose. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires may not be disposed of in any quantity unless shredded, split or quartered under TCEQ rules (TCEQ may grant exceptions). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Storing more than 500 used or scrap tires on any property requires registering the storage site with TCEQ. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective February 18, 2026
  • TCEQ says households may be able to get rid of their own tires at a local government bulky trash collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A landfill may accept household tires directly but will usually charge a fee; call first to confirm it takes tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Contact the landfill to confirm it accepts tires before bringing them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • With many tires, you may need to hire a registered scrap tire transporter to haul them to an authorized facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Requirements for Used or Scrap Tire Transporters (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective February 18, 2026
  • Tire transporters must register with TCEQ, with a few exceptions. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
  • TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
  • Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.