TrashRules

A field guide for
the things we leave behind.

Home & furnitureNew York City, New York

Passenger-car tires

Car tires are prohibited from household trash.

Home & furniture
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New York City

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Special drop-offReviewed rule

Bring up to four passenger-car tires to a DSNY Special Waste site.

For households · NYC DSNY household collection

Conditions

Quantity limit: Up to four passenger-car tires.

Reviewed September 22, 2026

NYC Department of Sanitation: Automotive Waste

Places & programs to check

Confirm eligibility and acceptance for your item's condition before making a trip. Listing a location does not confirm that it can take every item.

  • Manhattan Special Waste Drop-Off

    74 Pike Slip, between Cherry Street and South Street, under the Manhattan Bridge, Manhattan, NY

    NYC residents with NYC household waste; valid ID and proof of residency. Commercial waste and commercial vehicles excluded.