CCES is collaborating with community partners to hold a Residential Tire Collection event that starts on Thursday, July 31. Champaign County residents are invited to bring up to 10 tires that meet the size criteria for tires to be accepted at two designated drop-off sites–one in Urbana and one in Champaign.
WHO: This tire collection is for residents of Champaign County only. No salvage yards or retailers allowed.
WHEN: The collection will start on Thursday, July 31 at 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Continue on Friday, August 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.* And may continue to Saturday, August 2, 8 a.m.-noon.*
* The tire collection will be stopped once each on-site trailer reaches capacity.
WHERE: Beginning on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 8 a.m, the two tire COLLECTION LOCATIONS will be:
- 1011 E. Kerr Ave, Urbana, NORTH PARKING LOT, Urbana Park District, Planning & Operations
- 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign, EAST PARKING LOT…CU Public Health District
ACCEPTED: Passenger vehicle tires, truck tires, or other tires that meet the SIZE LIMIT of 17″ or less. On-rim or off-rim, both okay. Limit: 10 tires per resident, collected for free.
NOT accepted: Oversized tires (e.g., agricultural or commercial tires).
Volunteer Shifts are still available:
Sign up online to volunteer during mid-afternoon (11am – 2:30pm) on Thursday, July 31 and on Friday, August 1, at the Urbana Park District collection site in Urbana.
Sign up online to volunteer during the morning on Saturday, August 2, at the C-U Public Health District collection site in Champaign.
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Special thanks to our 2025 Residential Tire Collection Sponsors: American Water Charitable Foundation, C-U Public Health District, City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Forest Preserve Friends Foundation of Champaign County, Urbana Park District, and Midwest Pottyhouse.
If questions about the event, or about volunteering at the event, contact [email protected].