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At Fresh Start Recycling, we understand that worn-out, discarded tires present a significant environmental challenge for vehicle owners and commercial mechanics alike. Piled-up rubber takes up valuable garage space, creates fire hazards, and can even attract unwanted pests. Our specialized recycling specialists step in to handle this heavy lifting, ensuring that every tread and sidewall is managed with utmost respect for the planet.
We take a planet-first approach to rubber waste, ensuring that old tires are completely diverted from local landfills. By partnering with eco-conscious disposal facilities, we guarantee that your auto shop or home garage is cleared out safely. Our process breaks down discarded tires into reusable materials, closing the loop on rubber consumption while giving you the peace of mind that comes with a clean, clutter-free environment.
Bald passenger tires
Blown commercial tires
Punctured motorcycle tires
Weather cracked rubber
Old spare tires
Damaged tractor treads
Worn truck tires
Defective seasonal tires
Scrap rubber pieces
Heavy equipment tires
Discarded ATV tires
Rusted wheel assemblies
Bulk tire piles
Unwanted trailer tires
Stripped racing tires
Off road tires
Fleet rubber waste
For busy auto mechanics and everyday vehicle owners, dealing with scrap rubber is an unnecessary drain on your time and resources. Storing old tires not only consumes precious square footage in your shop or driveway but also creates a significant liability. When you choose our tire recycling program, you immediately reclaim that valuable space, allowing your team to work more efficiently and safely without navigating around cumbersome rubber stacks.
Furthermore, proper tire recycling demonstrates a profound commitment to environmental stewardship—a quality that modern consumers highly value. Auto shops that partner with us can proudly showcase their eco-friendly disposal practices, building stronger trust with their own client base. For individual vehicle owners, it means resting easy knowing your old tires will not spend the next century degrading in a landfill, but will instead be repurposed into useful materials.
Diverts rubber waste from local landfills.
Frees up valuable automotive shop space.
Reduces hazardous garage fire risks significantly.
Eliminates pest breeding grounds completely.
Enhances your eco-friendly business reputation.
Ensures fully compliant environmental tire disposal.
Saves mechanics valuable time and labor.
Provides upfront and transparent disposal pricing.
We know a lot about garbage, recycling, repurposing, donating, hoarding, safe disposal, and more. We also know a lot about what’s involved in junk removal and what to expect with your next haul. So, ask us! We will tell you what we know – gladly.
Ask us anything. Any time (Well, between 8am – 4pm PST would be ideal). If we don’t know the answer, we’ll find it for you. Here’s our number: +1 (778) 200-3723.
Our tire recycling process is built around a rigorous three-step philosophy: recycle, donate, then dispose. When our recycling specialists arrive at your facility, we carefully sort the rubber waste to determine the most environmentally sound path forward. If a tire is completely spent, we transport it to certified processing centers where industrial shredders break the rubber down into crumb rubber, which is subsequently used for playground surfaces, athletic tracks, or civil engineering projects.
We actively prioritize zero-waste initiatives throughout our daily operations. Because we have hauled over 3,000 bins and maintained a perfect job completion rate, our team knows exactly how to handle high-volume fleet cleanups and single-garage purges alike. We never simply dump your old tires; instead, we ensure that every single piece of rubber is systematically routed through our network of sustainable partners, keeping the environmental impact absolutely minimal.
We have successfully completed complex waste diversion projects for renowned organizations including Omicron Concord Pacific Cadillac Fairview FirstService Residential and Oxford. These partnerships highlight our unwavering reliability and strict adherence to professional property management standards.
Give us a call. We’ll get your home, office, building, company, garage, or other space sorted out in no time.
Need junk removal or bin rental services? Contact us today for a quote that caters to your specific needs. Our team is here to ensure you receive the best solutions possible.
With a flawless five out of five rating our customers consistently praise our prompt communication and friendly demeanor. Mechanics and property managers alike appreciate our dedication to leaving every workspace cleaner than we initially found it.
Founded by Thomas Goodall our team manages challenging situations with an ever present smile. We undergo extensive training to ensure your experience leaves you feeling understood, cared for, and absolutely thrilled from start to finish.
Explore our resources to discover how proper waste diversion benefits the environment. We regularly share expert advice on maintaining clutter free auto shops and the profound ecological advantages of repurposing old passenger and commercial treads.

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