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Tire Recycling
Tire Recycling

Tire Recycling

The Sustainability Department partners with the San Jose Conservation Corps to hold tire recycling events funded by CalRecycle.

  • Drop off up to 9 passenger tires per vehicle (state law)
  • Tire size accepted  can be R19.5 or less with or without rims
  • No commercial, auto repair, and/or salvage business tires will be accepted
  • For larger truck tires (tractor, truck etc.)
    contact the Sustainability Department at 888-442-2666 for recycling
    location information or visit www.recyclestuff.org

Tires may be dropped for free at San Jose Conservation Corps Zero Waste Events every third Saturday of the month at 1560 Berger Dr., San Jose, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Visit zerowastesv.org/materials/tires for more information.

Upcoming Events

  • Location: Pescadero High School, 360 Butano Cutoff, Pescadero
  • Date:  April 11, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Collector: San Jose Conservation Corps

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