4 x 4
free bulky collections a year, 4 items each, scheduled 48 hours ahead at 949-642-1191
E-waste OK
TVs, computers, and monitors are included in the program
Free
OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine
Every route for tires in Irvine, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Irvine guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Irvine, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Irvine free bulky item collection (WM): tires
Free, with a step firstTires are not on Irvine's published bulky list; ask WM when scheduling. Tire shops take them with a purchase.
Who qualifies: Irvine residents with WM cart service. Residents in communities served by other arrangements go through their HOA or property manager.
How to schedule: Call WM Customer Service at 949-642-1191 (or use the online Bulk Request Form at home.wm.com/irvine) at least 48 hours before your collection day. Each household gets 4 free bulky collections per calendar year, each covering up to 4 large items or up to 20 bags under 50 pounds. Extra collections are available for a fee.
Limits: 4 collections a year, 4 items each; setting out 5 to 8 items counts as 2 collections. Bags under 50 pounds.
Set-out: At the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day after scheduling. WM does not collect anything outside the carts unless a bulky collection is scheduled.
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 Irvine: 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 Irvine: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Irvine, California (#62 nationally, Orange County’s largest city) is served by Waste Management of Orange County under a city contract. Irvine operates a three-cart system under California SB 1383 with weekly collection of trash (blue lid), recycling (gray), and organics (green) on the same day. Irvine residents receive 2 free bulky item pickups per calendar year, with up to 4 items per appointment (including electronic waste). Great Park Neighborhoods residents receive 4 free bulky pickups per year (a master-planned community benefit). The Irvine Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 6411 Oak Canyon handles HHW free for residents Tue to Sat 9 AM-3 PM. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Irvine residents.
The Irvine rule for tires: Tires are not on Irvine's published bulky list; ask WM when scheduling. Tire shops take them with a purchase.
Program basics: 4 collections a year, 4 items each; setting out 5 to 8 items counts as 2 collections. Bags under 50 pounds. At the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day after scheduling. WM does not collect anything outside the carts unless a bulky collection is scheduled.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (Orange County HHW Collection Center on Oak Canyon) and construction debris.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Irvine 2025 Service Guide (WM): Bulky Item Collection Services, WM Irvine residential newsletter (bulky pickup details). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Irvine. The Irvine Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is the regional destination for items that can’t go in any cart. Free for Irvine residents.
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 Irvine households needing in-home pickup, items beyond your 2 annual free WM pickups, refrigerators without certified refrigerant removal, or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multi-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in Orange County 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 Irvine with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Irvine proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Irvine 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 Irvine: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Irvine pick up tires for free?
Ask WM when scheduling. Otherwise a tire shop.
How much does paid tire removal cost in Irvine?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single tires pickup in Irvine starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Irvine households needing in-home pickup, items beyond your 2 annual free WM pickups, refrigerators without certified refrigerant removal, or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multi-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in Orange County 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 Irvine page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Irvine guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
