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Free tire removal in Anaheim, CA

Otherwise a tire shop.

Roll-off container loaded with old furniture and household items Checked against City of Anaheim

3

free bulky pickups per household per calendar year

20

items per pickup, listed when you call 714-238-2444

Free

OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center in Anaheim for chemicals and electronics

Every route for tires in Anaheim, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Anaheim guide covers every other item.

Free tire removal in Anaheim

Here is how each route works in Anaheim, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.

Anaheim free bulky item collection (Republic Services): tires

Free, with a step first

Republic typically accepts a few passenger tires with rims removed on a bulky pickup; confirm the current limit when booking. Tire shops take them with a purchase.

Who qualifies: Anaheim households with Republic Services residential collection.

How to schedule: Call Republic Services at 714-238-2444 or go through anaheim.net/republicservices. Each household gets 3 free bulky pickups per calendar year, up to 20 items each, which can be booked back to back. Pickups renew each January.

Limits: 3 pickups a year, 20 items per pickup. Republic does not enter homes; items must be at the curb.

Set-out: Move the listed items to the curb on your scheduled pickup date. Abandoned items on public property are reported through 311 and do not count against your household.

Read the full Anaheim city services guide ›

Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)

Free

Freemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.

Status in Anaheim: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.

How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering tires, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.

If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Anaheim: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.

For partners ›

How Anaheim handles tires

Anaheim, California provides 3 free bulky item pickups per calendar year, up to 10 items per pickup, by appointment through Republic Services at (714) 238-2444 or 1-800-700-8610. Refrigerators and air conditioners require a small additional fee for refrigerant recovery. California SB 1383 mandates the three-cart system: gray/black for trash, blue for recycling, green for organics including food waste. The North Orange County HHW Facility on N. Blue Gum Street in Anaheim handles paint, chemicals, and electronics free for OC residents. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Anaheim residents.

The Anaheim rule for tires: Republic typically accepts a few passenger tires with rims removed on a bulky pickup; confirm the current limit when booking. Tire shops take them with a purchase.

Program basics: 3 pickups a year, 20 items per pickup. Republic does not enter homes; items must be at the curb. Move the listed items to the curb on your scheduled pickup date. Abandoned items on public property are reported through 311 and do not count against your household.

What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers) and construction debris, which needs a Republic bin rental.

How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Anaheim: Bulky Item Collection (Republic Services). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.

Hazardous and regulated components in Anaheim. The North Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is one of Orange County’s four regional HHW centers, located right in Anaheim.

Why tires are different from ordinary bulk. Tires are widely banned from landfills (state laws in nearly every U.S. state) but easy to recycle through the established tire fee system. The disposal fee is built into every new tire purchase ($1 to $5 per tire), funding end-of-life processing.

Prep checklist before pickup day in Anaheim

Three mistakes that get tires left at the curb:

  • Don’t illegally dump tires. Federal law prohibits dumping tires in waterways or open lots. State penalties typically reach $1,000 to $10,000 per violation. Disposal options above cost $3 to $8 per tire, dramatically cheaper than fines.
  • Don’t put tires in regular trash bins. Banned in nearly every state. Trash haulers will refuse to collect them, and code enforcement may issue notices.
  • Don’t store old tires outdoors collecting water. Tires hold water indefinitely, perfect mosquito breeding habitat. Mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, Zika, and other diseases. If you must store tires, keep them under cover or punctured to drain.

When free options don’t fit (no new tire purchase, no upcoming collection events, more than the per-event limit):

Auto Shop Tire-Only Disposal

$3 to $8 each

Most auto shops will accept old tires WITHOUT a new tire purchase for $3 to $8 per tire. The fee covers their disposal cost since they didn’t collect the tire fee on a new purchase from you.

The most universal paid option: Available at virtually every auto shop nationally, Discount Tire, Costco Tire Center, Walmart Auto Care, NTB, local independent shops. Many will let you drop off tires anytime during business hours, no appointment.

Volume limit: Most shops cap at 4 to 5 tires per visit. Larger volumes need specialized tire recyclers.

LoadUp paid tires pickup

$80+

For Anaheim households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the bulky program won’t accept, or service before the next scheduled appointment, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Anaheim area for upfront-priced pickup.

What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your tires. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.

Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.

If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.

Book tires pickup in Anaheim with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.

Tires rules in nearby cities

Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Anaheim proper, start with the guide for your own city:

Not accepted in city curbside. Tire shops typically take old tires when buying new. CalRecycle provides occasional residential tire amnesty events; call (661)…
NOT in bulky. Tire shops accept old tires when buying new. CA tire fee at point of sale.
NOT in regular cart or OCU. Auto shops typically take used tires for $3-$8 each.
Tire shops accept old tires when buying new. CA tire fee at point of sale.
NOT in Special Collection. EDCO. Tire shops accept old tires when buying new.
NOT accepted in LASAN bulky pickup. Auto shops typically take used tires for $3-$8 each. Some California retailers offer free recycling with new tire purchase.

Related guides: the complete Anaheim junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national tires disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.

Other free removal guides for Anaheim: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.

Common questions about tire removal in Anaheim

Does Anaheim pick up tires for free?

Usually a few tires, rims off; confirm when booking. Otherwise a tire shop.

How much does paid tire removal cost in Anaheim?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single tires pickup in Anaheim starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Anaheim households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the bulky program won’t accept, or service before the next scheduled appointment, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Anaheim area for upfront-priced pickup.

What’s the cheapest way to dispose of tires?

If you’re buying new tires anyway: free with new tire purchase at any tire shop. The disposal fee is built into the new tire price by state law. If you have old tires without buying new ones: $3 to $8 per tire at most auto shops, or free at periodic city tire collection events. Auto shops are the most universal option, every Discount Tire, Walmart Auto Care, Costco Tire Center, and local independent shop accepts old tires for the disposal fee.

Why are tires banned from landfills?

Whole tires don’t compress in landfills, they trap air and rise to the surface over time, breaking the landfill cap and creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus and Zika. Tire piles are also a major fire hazard, tire fires are notoriously difficult to extinguish and release toxic smoke. Nearly every U.S. state has banned whole tires from landfills under solid waste laws. Recycled tires get shredded and used as tire-derived fuel for cement kilns and paper mills, crumb rubber for athletic field surfacing and playgrounds, and recycled rubber products.

How does the tire disposal fee work?

Every new tire sold in the U.S. includes a small disposal fee ($1 to $5 per tire built into the purchase price) that funds end-of-life recycling. Tire shops are required by state law to take old tires when you buy new ones, this is the simplest disposal channel and feels free because the cost was already paid when you bought the new tire. The fee varies by state: California $1.75 per tire, New York $2.50 per tire, most southern states $1 to $2 per tire.

What about specialty tires (agricultural, oversized, off-road)?

Most auto shops only accept passenger and light-truck tires. For agricultural tractor tires, oversized truck tires, motorcycle tires, and off-road tires, you’ll need a specialized recycler. Search “tire recycling” plus your tire type. Some farm equipment dealers accept their own brand back. Disposal fees for specialty tires are typically $20 to $100 per tire because of the larger volume of rubber.

Is this Anaheim page maintained?

Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Anaheim guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.

Fund a free pickup in Anaheim

Help cover someone else’s haul.

Most LoadUp customers fund Freemoval pickups by rounding up at checkout. If you’re not booking a paid pickup yourself but want to help, you can contribute directly, pooled with other donations to fund subsidized pickups in Anaheim at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer.

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Freemoval is a social impact program of LoadUp Technologies, LLC. Contributions are not tax-deductible. 100% of contributions fund pickups at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer. No separate fundraising overhead is deducted from donations.