MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Plumas County residents will have an opportunity to recycle unwanted tires at no cost during two community tire collection events scheduled to take place simultaneously on Saturday, October 17.
- Free tire collection will take place October 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Chester and Quincy.
- The program is open only to Plumas County residents, and proof of residency is required.
- Residents may bring up to nine tires per trip.
- Only passenger vehicle and light-truck tires will be accepted.
- Rims must be removed before tires are brought to either collection site.
Organized by the Plumas County Public Works Department in partnership with Waste Management, the one-day tire amnesty program is intended to give residents a convenient recycling option while helping reduce improper tire disposal and illegal dumping.
Free Tire Collection Available in Chester and Quincy
Collection will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both locations.
Snowmobile parking area outside the Chester Transfer Station
Highway 36 and County Road A-13
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds parking lot
204 Fairground Road, Quincy
The program is restricted to Plumas County residents, who must provide proof of residency. Each participant may bring up to nine tires per trip.
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Passenger and Light-Truck Tires Only
Only passenger vehicle and light-truck tires will be accepted during the collection events. Tires from heavy equipment, trailers and semi-trucks are excluded from the program.
Residents must also remove all rims from the tires before arriving at either collection location.
Collected Tires Will Be Sent for Recycling
The collected tires will be directed for recycling, providing households with a responsible disposal option while helping reduce the risk of roadside dumping and other improper disposal practices.
Organizers are encouraging eligible Plumas County residents with unwanted qualifying tires to make use of the October 17 collection opportunity.
People Also Ask
When are the Plumas County tire recycling events?
The free tire collection events are scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where can residents drop off tires?
Tires can be dropped off outside the Chester Transfer Station at Highway 36 and County Road A-13 or at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds parking lot at 204 Fairground Road in Quincy.
How many tires can each resident bring?
Each participant may bring up to nine tires per trip.
What types of tires will be accepted?
The collection is limited to passenger vehicle and light-truck tires. Heavy-equipment, trailer and semi-truck tires will not be accepted.
Can tires still have rims attached?
No. Residents must remove all rims before bringing tires to the collection event.
Courtesy: Plumas County Public Works Department