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Tire Recycling in Los Angeles, CA

City of LA residents can drop off up to four tires a year free at six LASAN yards, weekdays 8 a.m.–1 p.m., with ID and a utility bill.

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

9 ways to get rid of a tire in Los Angeles

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Los AngelesNo 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. LA Sanitation East Valley Yard (tire drop-off)Drop-off · 11050 Pendleton Street, Los AngelesLos Angeles residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    11050 Pendleton Street
    Los Angeles, CA 91352

    Hours

    Tire drop-off Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (closed City holidays)

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Rims removed; bring a state photo ID and a current utility bill; no tires from tire shops or mechanics.
    • Limit: Up to 4 tires per calendar year per City of LA resident

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. LA Sanitation South Los Angeles Yard (tire drop-off)Drop-off · 786 S. Mission Rd, Los AngelesLos Angeles residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    786 S. Mission Rd
    Los Angeles, CA 90023

    Hours

    Tire drop-off Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (closed City holidays)

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Rims removed; bring a state photo ID and a current utility bill; no tires from tire shops or mechanics.
    • Limit: Up to 4 tires per calendar year per City of LA resident

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. LA Sanitation Harbor Yard (tire drop-off)Drop-off · 1400 North Gaffey, Los AngelesLos Angeles residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1400 North Gaffey
    Los Angeles, CA 90731

    Hours

    Tire drop-off Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (closed City holidays)

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Rims removed; bring a state photo ID and a current utility bill; no tires from tire shops or mechanics.
    • Limit: Up to 4 tires per calendar year per City of LA resident

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. LA Sanitation North Central Yard (tire drop-off)Drop-off · 452 N. San Fernando Road, Los AngelesLos Angeles residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    452 N. San Fernando Road
    Los Angeles, CA 90031

    Hours

    Tire drop-off Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (closed City holidays)

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Rims removed; bring a state photo ID and a current utility bill; no tires from tire shops or mechanics.
    • Limit: Up to 4 tires per calendar year per City of LA resident

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. LA Sanitation West Los Angeles Yard (tire drop-off)Drop-off · 2027 Stoner Avenue, Los AngelesLos Angeles residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    2027 Stoner Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90025

    Hours

    Tire drop-off Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (closed City holidays)

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Rims removed; bring a state photo ID and a current utility bill; no tires from tire shops or mechanics.
    • Limit: Up to 4 tires per calendar year per City of LA resident

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  7. LA Sanitation West Valley Yard (tire drop-off)Drop-off · 8840 Vanalden Avenue, Los AngelesLos Angeles residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    8840 Vanalden Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 91324

    Hours

    Tire drop-off Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (closed City holidays)

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Rims removed; bring a state photo ID and a current utility bill; no tires from tire shops or mechanics.
    • Limit: Up to 4 tires per calendar year per City of LA resident

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  8. Compton Crumb Rubber ManufacturersCounty service · Los Angeles CountyFrom $10
    How it works

    Compton Crumb Rubber Manufacturers site at 15800 S. Avalon Blvd., Compton, CA 90248 (West Rancho Dominguez CDP, unincorporated Los Angeles County).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Scrap tires$139
    Minimum charge$10
    • $139 per ton with a $10 minimum (per LA County's list); call ahead to confirm.
  9. EDCO Environmental Collection Center, Signal Hill (LA County HHW/e-waste Saturdays)County service · Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    LA County household hazardous waste and e-waste collection at EDCO Recycling & Transfer, 2755 California Ave., Signal Hill 90755, on scheduled Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; serves Long Beach, Lakewood and other county residents.

    Cost & rules
    • Tire drop-off on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., per Long Beach.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take tires (1)

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  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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • LA Sanitation: Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · LA Sanitation & Environment, City of Los Angeles
    • City of LA residents may drop off up to four tires per calendar year at any LASAN collection yard at no charge; rims must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A valid state-issued photo ID and a current utility bill are required to verify LA City residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires from commercial tire shops or auto mechanics are prohibited at residential drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • LASAN holds Tire Amnesty Events through the year taking passenger, truck, motorcycle and bicycle tires, rims and inner tubes free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LA County Public Works (CleanLA): Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · Los Angeles County Public Works
    • LA County lists Compton Crumb Rubber Manufacturers at 15800 S. Avalon Blvd., Compton 90248, (310) 538-2222, charging $139/ton with a $10 minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • LA County lists these facilities as accepting scrap tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LA County Public Works (CleanLA): Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (opens in new tab) · Los Angeles County Public Works
    • AVECC is a permanent facility offering LA County residents a free way to dispose of household hazardous and electronic waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: trash, tires and white goods such as refrigerators, stoves and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Long Beach (LB Recycles): Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Long Beach
    • Long Beach and Los Angeles County residents have access to free hazardous waste disposal at the EDCO center and the Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Long Beach (LB Recycles): Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Long Beach
    • Long Beach lists the EDCO Collection Center for used tire drop-off every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 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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