Nevada City, CA – To reduce illegal dumping in Nevada County, residents can dispose of up to nine tires at no cost at select locations during the week of Oct. 19-31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations throughout Nevada County – see below for locations and dates. This event is sponsored by Nevada County, Waste Management, the Bureau of Land Management’s California State Office and Mother Lode Field Office, and the Tahoe National Forest. Check out the Waste Management flyer below.
What kind of tires can I bring?
Normal car tires without rims are accepted. Commercial tires, tractor tires, and tires with rims will not be accepted. Tires are not accepted from businesses. If you have more than nine tires, please contact the Nevada County Department of Environmental Health at (530) 265-1222, Option 3, to request an exemption.
Dates and Locations
- Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bear River High School, 11130 Magnolia Rd, Grass Valley, CA
- Monday, Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., McCourtney Road Transfer Station, 14741 Wolf Mountain Rd, Grass Valley, CA
- Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Penn Valley Rodeo (behind the fire station), 10513 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA
- Thursday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Waste Management-North San Juan Transfer Station, 10125 Flume St., North San Juan, CA
Have more than nine tires?
Individuals who wish to dispose of more than nine tires must request an exemption letter from the Nevada County Department of Environmental Health by calling (530) 265-1222, Option 3.