10 a week
free bulky items (60 per 90 days) with 24 hours' notice to Republic Services
619-421-9400
to schedule, at least 24 hours before your service day
2 + 2
free landfill and yard waste passes a year for the Otay Landfill
Every route for tires in Chula Vista, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Chula Vista guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Chula Vista, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Chula Vista free bulky item collection (Republic Services): tires
Free, with a step firstTires are not on Chula Vista's published bulky list; ask Republic when scheduling. Tire shops take them with a purchase.
Who qualifies: Homes and businesses with Republic Services cart service in Chula Vista. Apartment and condo residents go through their manager or HOA, who schedule free collection the same way.
How to schedule: Call Republic Services at 619-421-9400 or request online at least 24 hours before your service day. Up to 10 bulky items per week, or 60 items in any 90-day period, free. Extra items cost a small fee.
Limits: 10 items a week, 60 per 90 days. Cart customers in good standing also get 2 free landfill passes and 2 yard waste passes a year for the Otay Landfill.
Set-out: At the curb the night before your scheduled service day, clear of carts and cars.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval 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 Chula Vista: 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 Chula Vista: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Chula Vista, California (#81 nationally) is San Diego County’s second-largest city and is served by Republic Services under exclusive city franchise. Chula Vista has the most generous bulky pickup allowance of any California city in our coverage: up to 10 bulky items per weekly pickup, OR 60 items in any 90-day period, free of charge. Schedule at least 24 hours before your service day. Residents also get 2 free Otay Landfill passes and 2 free yard waste passes per year (1 ton max per pass). Mandatory recycling under Chula Vista Municipal Code 8.25.050 and California AB 341. Collection hours run 7 AM-6 PM with carts at curb by 7 AM. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Chula Vista residents.
The Chula Vista rule for tires: Tires are not on Chula Vista's published bulky list; ask Republic when scheduling. Tire shops take them with a purchase.
Program basics: 10 items a week, 60 per 90 days. Cart customers in good standing also get 2 free landfill passes and 2 yard waste passes a year for the Otay Landfill. At the curb the night before your scheduled service day, clear of carts and cars.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (county HHW facilities) and construction debris.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Chula Vista Environmental Services: Bulky Item and Landfill Passes. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Chula Vista. HHW disposal in Chula Vista is handled through San Diego County’s regional system. Special exceptions for items that can’t go in regular trash: call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400.
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.
Three mistakes that get tires left at the curb:
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 eachMost 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 Chula Vista households needing in-home pickup (Republic puts items at curb), immediate service that can’t wait 24+ hours, items over 60 pounds (Republic charges extra), or massive cleanouts beyond the 60-per-90-days cap, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in South Bay San Diego 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 Chula Vista with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Chula Vista proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Chula Vista pick up tires for free?
Ask Republic when scheduling. Otherwise a tire shop.
How much does paid tire removal cost in Chula Vista?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single tires pickup in Chula Vista starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Chula Vista households needing in-home pickup (Republic puts items at curb), immediate service that can’t wait 24+ hours, items over 60 pounds (Republic charges extra), or massive cleanouts beyond the 60-per-90-days cap, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in South Bay San Diego 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 Chula Vista page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Chula Vista guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
