Tire Recycling in Richmond, VA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond Department of Public Works
  • The East Richmond Road Convenience Center is for city residents only; identification is verified. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The household hazardous waste service is free of charge to city residents, who must show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires without rims are free at the ERRCC, limit 4; no off-road or oversized tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Southside Transfer Station receives large bulk items such as furniture, brush, appliances and tires without rims (limit four). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire fees: $1 each for more than four passenger tires, $5 each for tractor-trailer tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Richmond (CVWMA locality page) (opens in new tab) · Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
  • The Southside Transfer Station is for city residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Neighborhood Clean-Up Program (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond Department of Public Works
  • The free Neighborhood Clean-Up program runs on select Saturdays, March 14 through November 5, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon, in each of 15 zones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Crews collect furniture, mattresses, tires (four per household), appliances and brush at the clean-ups. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Place items out Friday evening where trash is normally collected, curbside or in the alley. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk and Brush (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond Department of Public Works
  • Bulk and brush is collected every other week on your trash day during your recycling week. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Prohibited bulk items include construction debris, tires, carpet, auto parts, paint, gas and propane tanks and lawn mowers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 58.1-641: Imposition of tire recycling fee (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • Virginia levies a tire recycling fee on tire retailers of $0.50 for each new tire sold (since July 1, 2011). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The tire recycling fee is imposed on every retailer of tires in Virginia. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1422.3: Waste Tire Trust Fund established (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • Tire recycling fee money goes to the Waste Tire Trust Fund, which pays for the state waste tire plan, partial reimbursement for using waste tires, and tire pile removal. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1418.2: Improper disposal of tires; exemption; penalty (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • It is unlawful to store, dispose of or place more than 100 waste tires on public or private property without a permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Automotive Waste (vehicles, waste tires, fluids, batteries) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ: waste tires may be stored at tire replacement businesses, DMV-licensed salvage yards, permitted tire processors and solid waste facilities; ask your local Public Works office whether its collection center takes tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEQ runs a voluntary waste tire hauler registration; haulers must deliver collected tires directly to a processor or licensed disposal point. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Private owners cleaning up certified tire piles may get Red Stamps that waive a tip fee at a participating tire recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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