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items per free bulky appointment through 951-826-5311, out by 5:30 a.m.
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free bulky and yard waste drop-off at Agua Mansa Transfer Station with your utility bill
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car tires accepted at Clean Up Riverside drop-off events, rims off
Every route for tires in Riverside, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Riverside guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Riverside, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Riverside bulky item appointments and Clean Up Riverside: tires
Not collectedTires are not collected curbside. Clean Up Riverside events take up to 8 car tires without rims.
Why: Household hazardous waste (Riverside County HHW facility) and appliances containing Freon, which go through Riverside Public Utilities' refrigerator recycling or a Clean Up Riverside event. Electronics go to Clean Up Riverside e-waste days or SmartRiverside.
Clean Up Riverside drop-off events: tires
Free, up to 8, no rimsDrop-off events.
Where: Riverside City Corporation Yard, 8095 Lincoln Ave, and other sites; 2026 schedule at riversideca.gov
How it works: Free for city residents with proof of residency. Bulky items, appliances including AC units, electronics, metal, yard waste, up to 8 car tires without rims, and small loads of concrete. Separate e-waste, bulb, battery, and shredding days.
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 Riverside: 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 Riverside: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Riverside, CA is part of the Inland Empire, one of the fastest-growing and most logistics-intensive regions in the United States, and also one with persistent illegal dumping pressure along industrial corridors and in lower-income neighborhoods. The City of Riverside provides free appointment-based bulky pickup twice per year, plus a free monthly drop-off day at Agua Mansa Transfer Station for residents who need more capacity. California’s SB 1383 law (effective January 2022) adds mandatory organics and recycling sorting requirements for all Riverside residents. This guide covers every legitimate disposal option for Riverside residents, with the specific rules, phone numbers, and programs that actually apply here.
The Riverside rule for tires: Tires are not collected curbside. Clean Up Riverside events take up to 8 car tires without rims.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (Riverside County HHW facility) and appliances containing Freon, which go through Riverside Public Utilities' refrigerator recycling or a Clean Up Riverside event. Electronics go to Clean Up Riverside e-waste days or SmartRiverside.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Riverside Public Works: Bulky Items (curbside appointments), City of Riverside: Clean Up Riverside 2026 events, City of Riverside: Trash pick-up schedule (Agua Mansa free drop-off). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
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 Riverside households who need same-day or in-home pickup, have already used their 2 free annual appointments, need items removed before the next monthly drop-off day, or are clearing more than one room’s worth of items, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Riverside 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 Riverside with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Riverside proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Riverside 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 Riverside: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Riverside pick up tires for free?
No. Up to 8 tires at a Clean Up Riverside event.
How much does paid tire removal cost in Riverside?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single tires pickup in Riverside starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Riverside households who need same-day or in-home pickup, have already used their 2 free annual appointments, need items removed before the next monthly drop-off day, or are clearing more than one room’s worth of items, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Riverside 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 Riverside page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Riverside guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
