Where to Dispose of Old Tires in Jacksonville FL

Where to Dispose of Old Tires in Jacksonville FL

Whether you have a few tires from a recent vehicle change, a pile left behind by a previous property owner, or a bulk tire disposal need from a commercial operation, getting rid of old tires in Jacksonville requires knowing your options. Tires cannot go in your regular trash pickup, and they are one of the items that cannot go in a standard dumpster. Florida law prohibits disposing of whole tires in landfills, so they need to be recycled or processed through approved facilities. The good news is that Jacksonville has several options for tire disposal, including some that are free.

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Why Tires Require Special Disposal

Tires are banned from Florida landfills for several important reasons. Whole tires do not decompose, and when buried in a landfill they trap methane gas and can eventually work their way back to the surface. Stockpiled tires create fire hazards (tire fires produce toxic smoke and are extremely difficult to extinguish) and serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which is a significant health concern in Jacksonville's warm, humid climate.

Florida's Waste Tire Program, managed by the Department of Environmental Protection, regulates how tires are collected, stored, processed, and recycled. Any facility that handles more than 1,500 waste tires must have a DEP permit. As a resident, you do not need to worry about the regulatory details, but it helps to understand why you cannot simply throw tires in the trash or toss them in a dumpster.

Free Tire Disposal Options in Jacksonville

Tire Retailers and Auto Shops

The most common way to get rid of old tires for free is to bring them to a tire retailer when you are purchasing new tires. Most Jacksonville tire shops and auto service centers will dispose of your old tires at no additional charge when you buy replacements. This includes national chains like Discount Tire, Tire Kingdom, and Firestone as well as independent shops throughout Duval County.

If you are not buying new tires at the same time, some shops will accept old tires for a small disposal fee, typically $3-$5 per tire. Call ahead to confirm their policy.

Duval County Household Hazardous Waste Events

The City of Jacksonville periodically hosts household hazardous waste and community cleanup events where residents can bring tires for free disposal. These events typically accept up to 4-8 tires per household. Check the City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division website or call 630-CITY (630-2489) for upcoming event dates and locations.

Neighborhood and Community Cleanups

Jacksonville neighborhood associations and community groups occasionally organize cleanup events that include tire collection. These are often coordinated with the city's Environmental Quality Division and may accept tires at no cost. Check Nextdoor or your neighborhood association for upcoming events.

Paid Tire Disposal Options

Trail Ridge Landfill

Duval County's Trail Ridge Landfill accepts tires from residents for a per-tire fee. You must transport the tires yourself. This is the most reliable paid option for residents who need to dispose of a moderate number of tires outside of a community event.

Tire Recycling Facilities

Several commercial tire recycling facilities operate in the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida area. These facilities process tires into products like crumb rubber for playground surfaces and athletic fields, tire-derived fuel for cement kilns and power plants, and rubberized asphalt. Some accept tires from the public for a fee, while others only work with commercial accounts.

Auto Salvage Yards

Salvage yards and junkyards in Jacksonville sometimes accept tires, particularly if they are still in usable condition. Some yards will take tires for free if they have tread life remaining and can be resold. Call local yards to ask about their tire acceptance policy.

Bulk Tire Disposal

If you have a large number of tires to dispose of, such as from a property cleanout, a tire shop closure, or a lot clearing where tires have been illegally dumped, bulk tire disposal requires a different approach.

For bulk tire disposal, you may need to work with a licensed waste tire hauler who is permitted by the Florida DEP. These companies specialize in collecting and transporting large quantities of tires to processing facilities.

What to Do with Tires During a Home Project

If you are doing a major property cleanout, garage cleanout, or estate cleanout and you find old tires, set them aside separately from the rest of your debris. Tires cannot go in a roll-off dumpster, so you will need to handle them through one of the options listed above.

For the rest of your project debris, a residential dumpster rental from 904 Dumpster is the most efficient solution. While the tires need separate handling, everything else from furniture and appliances to construction debris and household junk goes right in the dumpster.

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Tire Repurposing and Donation

Before disposing of your tires, consider whether they can be repurposed or donated:

Reporting Illegal Tire Dumping

If you see tires illegally dumped on vacant lots, roadsides, or waterways in Jacksonville, report it to the City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division. Illegal tire dumping is a serious environmental violation in Florida and creates mosquito breeding habitat, fire risk, and property value decline in affected neighborhoods.

You can report illegal dumping by calling 630-CITY (630-2489) or through the MyJax app.

Tire Disposal for Surrounding Areas

If you are located outside of Jacksonville proper but in the surrounding area, here are some notes for your community:

While tires need separate handling, we serve all of these communities with dumpster rental for the rest of your project waste. Book online or call (904) 240-5598.