Local disposal guide
How to Dispose of Tires in Calgary
Old tires cannot go in your cart or the landfill, but here is the good news: in Alberta, recycling them is free. Here is where to drop them off at no charge, and what to do if they are part of a bigger cleanout.
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Tires Are Not Garbage, But Recycling Them Is Free
Tires cannot go in your black cart or to the landfill in Calgary. The good news is that Alberta has recycled tires for decades, and the recycling fee was already paid when you bought them, so dropping off used tires is free. Here is where they go.
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Where Tires Go in Calgary
Drop Them Free at a Tire Retailer or Collection Site
Alberta's tire recycling program accepts used tires free of charge at hundreds of collection sites across the province, and many tire shops take them too. There is no fee, because it was paid when the tire was bought.
Use a City Eco Centre
City Eco Centres recycle tires free, up to 12 per day. Place them in the cages provided rather than leaving them on the ground, and they head straight into the recycling stream.
Let your installer take the old ones
When you buy new tires, the shop will usually take your old ones for recycling at the same time. If you are already replacing them, this is the simplest option of all.
Never dump or burn them
Tires do not belong in your cart, in the landfill, or on a fire. Free recycling is always available, so there is never a reason to dump or burn an old tire.
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Tires on Their Own vs. Part of a Cleanout
Straight answer: we can pick up tires, they carry a disposal charge, because tires need special recycling rather than the landfill, and we always confirm it up front. For just a few tires on their own, a free Alberta drop-off is usually the cheaper route, and we would rather point you to that than have you pay for something you can recycle for nothing.
But if you would rather not make the trip, or the tires are mixed into a garage, shop, or acreage cleanout, we will take them with everything else and confirm the cost before we start. See what we take for the full list, or text a photo to 587-330-5500 for a free quote.
Common questions
Tire Disposal Questions
Can I put tires in my garbage cart in Calgary?
No. Tires are not collected in any residential cart and cannot go to the landfill. They are recycled free at Alberta collection sites, tire retailers, and City Eco Centres.
Is it free to recycle tires in Calgary?
Yes. Alberta's tire recycling program is free, the recycling fee is paid when you buy the tire. City Eco Centres take up to 12 tires per day at no charge, and many tire shops accept used tires free too.
How many tires can I drop off at once?
At a City Eco Centre, up to 12 tires per day, placed in the cages provided. Alberta collection sites and tire retailers set their own limits, so call ahead if you have a large quantity.
Do you haul away old tires?
Yes, we can. Tires carry a disposal charge, because they need special recycling rather than the landfill, and we confirm it up front. For just a few tires on their own, a free Alberta drop-off is usually cheaper, but if you would rather have them gone, or they are part of a larger cleanout, we will take them and tell you the cost before we start.
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