Every 2 weeks
bulk items beside your cart on recycling day, under 50 pounds and 5 feet
373-CITY
call two business days ahead to schedule a free appliance pickup
5
tires per year free at the county Scrap Tire and White Goods facility on Bishop Road
Every route for tires in Greensboro, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Greensboro guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Greensboro, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Greensboro bulk trash collection: tires
Not collectedTires are not collected. The Guilford County Scrap Tire facility on Bishop Road takes 5 per year free from county residents.
Why: Tires (Guilford County Scrap Tire and White Goods facility, 5 free a year), electronics (banned from North Carolina landfills; HHW Collection Center takes them free), construction debris, and hazardous waste.
Guilford County Scrap Tire and White Goods Collection Facility: tires
Free, 5 per yearSmall fee after that.
Where: 2138 Bishop Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406
How it works: Free for county residents: appliances, electronics, and up to 5 tires per fiscal year (small fee after that).
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 Greensboro: 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 Greensboro: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Greensboro, North Carolina runs one of the more thoughtful municipal waste systems in the Piedmont. Bulk trash collection is included in the standard service, picked up every other week on the same day as recycling, with no separate fee or appointment for routine items. Appliances are handled separately by appointment. Glass is no longer accepted in curbside recycling and goes to drop-off bins. The Recycle Right contamination program is strict: three contamination tags within six months results in cart removal. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Greensboro residents.
The Greensboro rule for tires: Tires are not collected. The Guilford County Scrap Tire facility on Bishop Road takes 5 per year free from county residents.
What the city will not take: Tires (Guilford County Scrap Tire and White Goods facility, 5 free a year), electronics (banned from North Carolina landfills; HHW Collection Center takes them free), construction debris, and hazardous waste.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Greensboro Solid Waste and Recycling FAQs, City of Greensboro: White Street Landfill accepted materials, Guilford County Solid Waste Services Guide (Greensboro collection and Bishop Road facility). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Greensboro. The Greensboro Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is the right destination for items that can’t go in any cart or bulk pickup.
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 Greensboro households that need same-week or in-home pickup, crew labor, or items the city won’t take, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greensboro 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 Greensboro with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Greensboro proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Greensboro 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 Greensboro: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Greensboro pick up tires for free?
No. Up to 5 a year free at the Bishop Road facility.
How much does paid tire removal cost in Greensboro?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single tires pickup in Greensboro starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Greensboro households that need same-week or in-home pickup, crew labor, or items the city won’t take, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greensboro 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 Greensboro page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Greensboro guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
