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Tire Recycling in Watsonville, CA

Residents can drop 9 car tires a year free at the Watsonville drop-off center (fees after that), or set out 2 rimless tires with a bulky pickup.

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

3 ways to get rid of a tire in Watsonville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WatsonvilleNo 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. Watsonville Waste & Recycling Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · 320 Harvest Drive, WatsonvilleWatsonville residentsA detail isn’t confirmedFree
    Where

    320 Harvest Drive
    Watsonville, CA 95076

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sundays, Mondays and city holidays

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for tires
    Tire under 36 in. after 9 per year$3.00 each
    Tire under 36 in. with wheel$6.00 each
    Tire over 36 in.$13.00 each
    Tire over 36 in. with wheel$19.00 each
    • Watsonville residents within city limits only; address verification required; cover loads with a tarp.
    • Limit: 9 tires under 36 in. per year free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Watsonville Bulky Items Collection ProgramCity service · WatsonvilleWatsonville residentsFree
    How it works

    City of Watsonville garbage customers (not apartment complexes or businesses) get one free curbside bulky pickup per calendar year of up to three items; extra pickups cost more. Call Customer Service (831) 768-3133 at least 48 hours ahead.

    Cost & rules
    • Book at least 48 hours ahead with (831) 768-3133 and list the items; curb by 7 a.m.; empty drawers and tape appliance doors shut.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  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

  • City of Watsonville: Waste & Recycling Drop-Off Center and Bulky, Hazardous, Medical Wastes (opens in new tab) · City of Watsonville
    • The drop-off center is open to Watsonville residents living within city limits; address verification is required, and loads must be tarped. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city asks residents to separate loads into categories including tires, mattresses, electronic waste, metal, HHW and recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste is accepted free at 320 Harvest Drive for Watsonville residents and small businesses only (15 gallons / 125 lbs per trip). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • One free pickup per calendar year, up to three bulky items; additional pickups cost extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Available to residents within city limits with a City of Watsonville garbage bill, except apartment complexes and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call Customer Service at least 48 hours ahead and list the 3 items; set them on the curb by 7 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are accepted, up to 2 without the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Watsonville: Waste & Recycle Center Disposal User Fees 2024-2025 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Watsonville
    • Residents get 9 tires under 36 inches a year free; beyond that $3 each, $6 with wheels, $13 over 36 inches, $19 over 36 inches with wheels. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • 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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