Tire Recycling

Under the California Tire Recycling Act, waste tires must be disposed of properly to protect our local environment and prevent fire hazards. You cannot place used tires in your black trash bin, blue recycling bin, or green organics bin. LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) provides free, environmentally-friendly tire recycling options for City of Los Angeles residents. 

Please note: Tires from commercial tire shops or auto mechanics are strictly prohibited at residential drop-off locations.

Residents of the City of Los Angeles may drop off up to four (4) tires per calendar year at any of LASAN's collection yards at no charge. Rims are not accepted and must be removed prior to arrival. A valid state-issued photo ID and current utility bill are required to verify your LA City residency. 
 

The following locations are open Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., excluding City-observed holidays. All locations offer general and disabled parking. Please note that there are no public restrooms available at these facilities.

• East Valley Yard: 11050 Pendleton Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352
• South Los Angeles Yard: 786 S. Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
• Harbor Yard: 1400 North Gaffey, San Pedro, CA 90731
• North Central Yard: 452 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
• West Los Angeles Yard: 2027 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025
• West Valley Yard: 8840 Vanalden Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324

Throughout the year, LASAN hosts special Tire Amnesty Events in neighborhood locations across Los Angeles. These events allow residents to bring used passenger vehicle tires, truck tires, motorcycle tires, bicycle tires, rims, and inner tubes for free recycling. We also co-host combined collection events, such as neighborhood Tire and Mattress Collection Events, to help you clear out hard-to-recycle items in a single trip.

If you see illegally dumped tires in your neighborhood or alleyway, our team will remove them. LASAN collects and recycles waste tires across residential areas through dedicated livability initiatives, including the Clean Streets Los Angeles Program and the South LA Alley Clean-up Program. You can report dumped tires anytime by submitting a service request through MyLA311 or by calling our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489.

Your old tires are shredded and combined with dirt to safely fill and stabilize an old mining site right here in LA County.