Tire Disposal Cost in Modesto, CA
Most people pay $60–$150. Updated for 2026.
Local view of our Tire Disposal cost guide — national ranges, what moves them, and every city we cover.
Tires are banned from landfills in most of the country, which is why a set of four in a garage in Modesto, CA tends to stay there for years — no ordinary collection will take them.
They are handled through dedicated recyclers who charge per tire, and that per-unit fee is the whole basis of the price.

Tire Disposal in Modesto: what actually moves the price
At 71% detached houses, Modesto is about as easy as tire disposal gets — driveway, garage door, tailgate. What moves the price here is volume rather than access, so photograph everything you want gone, not just the one item.
At roughly 5,088 residents per square mile, Modesto keeps trucks busy on short routes. That density is why tire disposal quotes here tend to cluster: pros are competing on the same streets on the same day.
Most homes in Modesto were built around 1978, and the layout of that era decides more about a tire disposal job than the price list does.
Residents (2024)
Square miles of land
People per square mile
Local figures: U.S. Census Bureau — Modesto city. Checked 2026-08-21.
Why tires are banned from landfills
Buried tires trap air and work their way back to the surface, breaking landfill caps. They also hold water and breed mosquitoes, and tire fires are notoriously hard to put out. Nearly every state responded with a disposal ban and a recycling levy — which is the fee you are paying.
On the rim costs more
A recycler has to separate steel rims from rubber before processing, so tires still mounted carry a surcharge. If you can get them off, do; if not, say they are on rims when you post the job so the quote is right the first time. Truck and tractor tires are their own category again.
Typical tire disposal cost
$60 – $150
A national range, not a quote. Your actual prices come from local pros bidding on your job.
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Tire Disposal pricing breakdown
| Service | Typical market price | JunkerClub estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Set of four passenger tires | $70 – $120 | $55 – $95 |
| Four tires on rims | $110 – $180 | $90 – $145 |
| Truck or tractor tires (each) | $40 – $90 | $30 – $70 |
Estimates only. The final price depends on how much there is, how easy it is to reach, and what the pro quotes.
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Tire Disposal in Modesto — common questions
How much does tire disposal cost in Modesto?
Most people pay $60–$150. That is a national range for tire disposal, not a quote — your real price comes from local pros bidding on your photos, and it moves with volume, stairs and how far the item has to travel to the truck.
Can I put tires out with the trash in Modesto?
No. They are banned from landfill in most states and collection crews leave them. Some tire retailers accept old ones for a small fee when you buy new — check that first, because for a single set it is often the cheapest route.
Why is there a fee when rubber is recyclable?
Because processing costs more than the crumb rubber is worth. Tires are shredded for playground surfacing, road material and fuel, but the shredding is expensive — the fee funds it rather than the material paying for itself.
Is it cheaper to take them myself?
For four tires and a car with folding seats, probably yes — recyclers charge a few dollars each over the counter. Removal makes sense when there are a dozen of them, when they are on rims, or when they are behind a shed you would rather not crawl into.
How quickly can it be picked up?
It depends on how many pros cover your area. On our first jobs the first quote arrived within one to three days, and we email you the moment one comes in. Once you pick a pro you choose the date and time window; same-day or next-day pickup is possible when a crew has room on the truck.
What does JunkerClub charge me?
Nothing. Posting a job and collecting quotes is free, and you pay your pro directly when the work is done. The pro pays the platform a small fee only when they win the job — it never gets added to your price.
Do I have to carry it outside myself in Modesto?
No — the crew does the lifting and loading, and that labour is most of what you are paying for. In Modesto 71% of homes are detached, so most jobs are a driveway carry and the truck can usually get close to the door. The median home here was built around 1978, so doorways and stairs are usually the wider post-war sizes. Say which floor it is on and whether there is a lift when you post the job; that is the part that moves the quote. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
What makes a junk removal quote in Modesto different from the national average?
Access and housing type, mostly. In Modesto, 71% of homes are detached and the city runs at about 5,088 residents per square mile — nearly every address has its own driveway and garage, so volume matters far more than access. Renters occupy 42% of occupied homes here, which also shapes when the work happens. The prices on this site are national ranges; the number you actually pay comes from local pros bidding on your photos. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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