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

The Latest News & Events

Aug
22

Free Tire Recycling Drop-Off Event @ Millbrae library

The County of San Mateo Sustainability Department is hosting a free tire recycling drop-off event for San Mateo County residents. There is a limit of 9 passenger or light truck tires per vehicle, as required by state law. Tires accepted at this event must be size R19.5 or smaller, with or without rims. Please ensure the tires are deflated. Tires from commercial, auto repair, and/or salvage businesses will not be accepted.

Location: 1 Library Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Collector: San Jose Conservation Corps

Questions?

Call 888-442-2666

Residents must provide proof of residency in San Mateo County (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill, garbage collection bill, etc.).

For larger truck tires (tractor, truck etc.) contact the Sustainability Department at 888-442-2666 for recycling location information or visit www.recyclestuff.org.

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