Tire recycling and disposal

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.

Tires for disposal

Tires not included in the recycling program can still be dropped off at the Eco Centre for garbage disposal – charges will apply.

This includes:

  • Large equipment tires (graders, earth movers, front end loaders etc.)
  • Aircraft tires
  • Skid steer tracks (bobcat)
  • Rubber tubes
  • Foam filled tires
  • Rubber belts (either car belts or conveyor belts)

Rims must be separated from the tires. You can bring up to 12 tires per day. 

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

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.