March 28 - June 30, 2026
Drop off tires for FREE during this timeframe at:
- 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas
- 31400 Johnson Canyon Rd, Gonzales
- 52654 Jolon Road, King City
Tires NOT accepted during amnesty:
- Commercial-size tires
- Tires more than 42″
- Tires (of any type) from a business
- Tractor Tires
- Solid Tires (Solid rubber, forklift tires, or tracks)
- Plastic tires
- Altered Tires
Check back soon for the next Tire Recycling Event
Typically Tire Amnesty Events are in the Spring (April – June) and Fall (Oct – Nov) of each year. We aim to schedule events to complement Hauler-sponsored community cleanup events; the exact dates will be updated and posted a few weeks before events begin. Check back here for date updates and/or subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the know.
Why is Recycling Tires SO Important?
California has millions of illegally dumped or stockpiled waste tires.
Abandoned tire piles pose a fire hazard.
Abandoned tires can kill vegetation, which leads to erosion.
- Abandoned and stockpiled tires harbor standing water to provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes, transmitters of the West Nile Virus (WNV) and other serious diseases. WNV is spreading across California and poses a serious health threat, especially to the elderly and children.
- Old tires will be recycled into pavement for roads, playgrounds and schoolyards. Other uses for recycled tires include alternative fuel for manufacturing industries, creating soles for shoes and work boots, sidewalks, and more.
- NO fees for disposal during this special grant-funded community service campaign. Tires are normally included in the Disposal Fees and Rates Schedule.
- Did tires get illegally dumped on your property? Find out about disposal voucher options from Monterey County Environmental Health.
Check out Wally-Waste-Not response to someone concerned about fire hazards from waste tires.
For more information visit CalRecycle
