Tires

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Take to Landfill

Tires can be recycled at Cold Canyon Landfill, Chicago Grade Landfill, and Paso Robles Landfill in San Luis Obispo County. Fees apply. Many local businesses also accept old tires. Fees vary; call first to confirm cost and the tire sizes each business accepts.

American West Tire Pros
8750 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA | (805) 239-0680
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5:30pm, Saturdays 8am – 5pm
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Big Brand Tire Co.
517 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA | (805)  202-7300
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8775 Plata Lane, Atascadero, CA | (805) 470-7300
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91 Cary Street, Paso Robles, CA | (805) 238-5097
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3577 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA | (805) 543-8473
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Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm, Saturdays 8am – 4pm

Dan’s Economy Tire
1142 13th Street, Paso Robles, CA | (805) 238-6031
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Saturdays 9am – 1pm
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Ernie’s Tire King
8325 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA | (805) 466-2565
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5:30pm
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Goodyear Tires
1270 Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA | (805) 473-1337
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm, Saturdays 8am – 3pm
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Hinson’s Tire
839 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA | (805) 772-1227
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5pm, Saturdays 7:30am – 12pm
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Morro Bay Tire and Auto
375 Quintana Road, Morro Bay, CA | (805) 772-6060
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
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Santa Maria Tire, Inc. (Goodyear)
2170 Hutton Road, Nipomo, CA | (805) 928-2501
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219 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo, CA | (805) 543-4780
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Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm, Saturdays 8am – 3pm

Sears
273 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA | (805) 783-7228
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm, Saturdays 8am – 6pm, Sundays 8am – 6pm
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Spring Street Mobile Service
1339 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA | (805) 238-6315
Hours: Monday – Saturday 7am – 10pm
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The Tire Store
252 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA | (805) 544-9259
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5:30pm, Saturdays 8am – 3pm
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Wayne’s Tires & Auto Repair
505 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA | (805) 489-5566
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101 Calle Propano, Paso Robles, CA | (805) 238-7880
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3595 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA | (805) 543-5492
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Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm, Saturday 7:30am – 3pm

Leave at the Dealer

Tire dealers are well-equipped to properly dispose of tires, so when you purchase new tires, leave the old ones with the dealer.

Ways to Reduce

Make Tires Last Longer

If you care for your tires, you’ll save money because you won’t need to replace them as often. Check the tread and tire pressure monthly, keep wheels aligned, and rotate tires every 6,000 miles. You can also drive carefully to avoid potholes, debris and curbs.

Ways to Reuse

UpCycle into Swings or Planters

Consider turning old tires into swings or using them to create garden beds or ponds. Here’s a list of DIY ideas for your old tires.

Did You Know?

Tire Recycling History

In 1909, there were only around 300,000 registered cars on the road in the US. Over a century later, in 2021, the number has reached close to 300 million! This massive volume generates about 263 million disposed tires annually in the US. 

What happens with all these disposed tires? Learn more about state-by-state tire recycling here.

Tire Recycling: Three Tons Per Hour