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In Calgary, you can bring your old and used tires to a City Eco Centre, where they will be recycled or properly disposed of.

Tire recycling

Accepted tires for recycling:

  • Passenger vehicle tires – rims can be on or off
  • Tractor tires – rims can be on or off
  • OTR (off the road tires) up to 39 inches – rims can be on or off
  • Scooter and golf cart tires – rims must be off

Take tires to the designated tire area of the Eco Centre.

You may bring up to 12 tires per day for recycling at no cost – if you bring other garbage, charges will apply.

Alberta’s tire stewardship program is managed by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority. To find other tire recycling options, please call 1-888-999-8762 toll-free or visit albertarecycling.ca. 

For disposal options for other automobile parts please use our waste search tools: