Several
heavy brush and bulky collections a year per area, on the published schedule
6x10x6 ft
maximum pile, one truckload per household, brush separate from bulky
$2,000
per day maximum fine for setting out early or improperly
Fees apply
J.C. Elliott Transfer Station, fees apply
Every route for tires in Corpus Christi, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Corpus Christi guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Corpus Christi, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Corpus Christi heavy brush and bulky item collection: tires
Not collectedTires are not collected with bulky items. The J.C. Elliott Transfer Station takes tires for a fee, and tire shops take them with a purchase.
Why: Household hazardous waste, construction debris, tires, and mixed brush-and-bulky piles. The J.C. Elliott Transfer Station takes most of those from residents.
J.C. Elliott Transfer Station: tires
Fees applyTires accepted.
Where: 7001 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
How it works: City residents can self-haul bulky items, brush, and debris; fees apply by load, with resident allowances on some materials. Check current hours and rates on the city site.
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 Corpus Christi: 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 Corpus Christi: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Corpus Christi, Texas (#63 nationally) is served by Solid Waste Services through City utility accounts. The City uses a 10-zone collection system with weekly trash and bi-weekly recycling, with brush and bulky pickup scheduled twice annually per zone on a rotating schedule. The J.C. Elliott Collection Center on Hwy 286 at Ayers handles transfer station drop-offs. Distinctive features: monthly Litter Critter drop-off events at rotating community locations (often schools), the $2 per bag extra trash sticker program for overflow, and curbside cooking oil recycling at the J.C. Elliott Collection Center. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Corpus Christi residents.
The Corpus Christi rule for tires: Tires are not collected with bulky items. The J.C. Elliott Transfer Station takes tires for a fee, and tire shops take them with a purchase.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste, construction debris, tires, and mixed brush-and-bulky piles. The J.C. Elliott Transfer Station takes most of those from residents.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services: Heavy Brush and Bulky Items. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi offers home HHW pickup, residents call to schedule, fees apply. This convenience eliminates the need to drive HHW to a facility.
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 Corpus Christi households needing in-home pickup, immediate disposal that can’t wait for the next twice-annual brush/bulky window, hurricane recovery cleanouts, or service when crew labor is needed, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders 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 Corpus Christi with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Corpus Christi proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Corpus Christi pick up tires for free?
No. Transfer station for a fee, or a tire shop.
How much does paid tire removal cost in Corpus Christi?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single tires pickup in Corpus Christi starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Corpus Christi households needing in-home pickup, immediate disposal that can’t wait for the next twice-annual brush/bulky window, hurricane recovery cleanouts, or service when crew labor is needed, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders 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 Corpus Christi page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Corpus Christi guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
