Monthly
bulky waste collection day assigned by address
6x4x4 ft
maximum pile before Special Paid Collection charges apply
$10
per cubic yard, $20 minimum, for a Special Paid Collection
Fees apply
NTMWD transfer stations, fees apply
Every route for tires in Plano, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Plano guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Plano, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Plano monthly bulky waste collection: tires
Not collectedTires are on Plano's excluded list. Tire shops take them with a purchase, and NTMWD transfer stations accept them for a fee.
Why: Concrete, rock, dirt, sod, roofing, contractor waste, structures, cylinders, hazardous material, glass and mirrors, railroad ties, vehicle parts, and tires. Refrigerant appliances need the refrigerant professionally removed and tagged first.
NTMWD transfer stations (Plano residents): tires
Fees applyTires accepted.
Where: Custer Road Transfer Station, 9901 Custer Rd, and Parkway Transfer Station, 4030 W. Plano Pkwy
How it works: Plano residential environmental waste customers can self-haul household and bulky waste; check hours, ID requirements, and fees before you go.
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 Plano: 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 Plano: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Plano, Texas operates a system that’s unusual among large Texas cities: no curbside yard waste collection at all. The Environmental Waste Services (EWS) division provides weekly trash collection in 68- or 95-gallon carts and bi-weekly recycling in green carts under the “Big 3” program. Bulky waste pickup is monthly by zone, with appointments required at least 2 working days in advance via (972) 941-7141. Cooling appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, water coolers) carry a $25 special-handling fee. Yard waste must be self-hauled to NTMWD transfer stations, where Plano residents get 2 free drops per month. The Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center handles HHW. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Plano residents.
The Plano rule for tires: Tires are on Plano's excluded list. Tire shops take them with a purchase, and NTMWD transfer stations accept them for a fee.
What the city will not take: Concrete, rock, dirt, sod, roofing, contractor waste, structures, cylinders, hazardous material, glass and mirrors, railroad ties, vehicle parts, and tires. Refrigerant appliances need the refrigerant professionally removed and tagged first.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Plano: Bulky Waste Collection, City of Plano: Residential Collection Schedules. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Plano. Plano residents (as Dallas County residents) qualify for the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, which accepts household hazardous waste free for Dallas County households.
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 Plano households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (brush, construction debris), or removal between monthly bulky cycles, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Plano 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 Plano with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Plano proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Plano 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 Plano: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Plano pick up tires for free?
No. Tire shop, or an NTMWD transfer station for a fee.
How much does paid tire removal cost in Plano?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single tires pickup in Plano starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Plano households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (brush, construction debris), or removal between monthly bulky cycles, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Plano 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 Plano page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Plano guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
