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How to get rid of old tires in the City of Richmond

Take them to the East Richmond Road Convenience Center or the Richmond Southside Transfer Station. Cost: free for 4 passenger tires; at the Southside Transfer Station, $1 each after that and $5 for a tractor-trailer tire. Limit: no rims; no off-road or oversized tires.

One of two places in the City of Richmond that take tires. The rest are listed below.

East Richmond Road Convenience Center

Richmond residents only, with ID; household trash, limited bulk, and hazardous waste, free

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • Closed on holidays; the city doesn’t list which.

3800 East Richmond Road, Richmond, VA

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources: City of Richmond: Trash collection; City of Richmond: Bulk and brush

Rules for tires

Fee
Free for 4 passenger tires; at the Southside Transfer Station, $1 each after that and $5 for a tractor-trailer tire
Limit
No rims; no off-road or oversized tires
Residency
Richmond residents only, with ID; household trash, limited bulk, and hazardous waste, free. Richmond residents; bulk, brush, appliances, tires, and recycling; no contractors.
  • The city’s bulk pickup doesn’t take tires.

Other places that take tires

Tires in other counties and cities

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