Tuolumne County Offers Free Tire Disposal This Weekend

Residents can recycle up to 9 car or passenger truck tires at no cost.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Tuolumne County Public Works is hosting a tire amnesty event this weekend, allowing residents to dispose of up to 9 unwanted car or passenger truck tires for free. The event will take place on Saturday, March 7th and Saturday, September 5th, 2026 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Greater Valley Conservation Corps in Sonora, California.

Why it matters

Proper tire disposal is an important environmental issue, as improperly discarded tires can pollute the environment and pose a fire hazard. This free event provides an easy and convenient way for Tuolumne County residents to get rid of old tires in an eco-friendly manner.

The details

At the tire amnesty event, residents can recycle up to 9 car or passenger truck tires per California law. The tires must be off the rim and have a diameter of less than 40 inches. No tractor-trailer, tractor, or commercial/business tires will be accepted. The event is hosted by the Tuolumne County Solid Waste Division and sponsored by Tuolumne County Solid Waste and the Greater Valley Conservation Corps.

  • The tire amnesty event will take place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 from 8 a.m. to noon.
  • The tire amnesty event will also take place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The players

Tuolumne County Public Works

The county department hosting the tire amnesty event.

Greater Valley Conservation Corps

The location hosting the tire amnesty event.

Tuolumne County Solid Waste Division

The county division hosting and sponsoring the tire amnesty event.

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The takeaway

This free tire disposal event is a great opportunity for Tuolumne County residents to responsibly get rid of old tires and help protect the local environment.