How to get rid of tires in Aurora, CO
Checked on Oct 22, 2026 against the official sources linked below.
Short answer: The City of Aurora doesn't run trash pickup or a tire drop-off. Residents hire one of the city's licensed private haulers, and the city's tire page says it will post future tire recycling events when available. For now, the closest registered recycler is Colorado Tire Recyclers at 11919 E 37th Ave in northeast Denver, which lists passenger tires at $3.25 each ($9.00 on the rim), open for drop-off Monday–Friday, 8am–3:30pm (last drop).
Where to take tires
| Where | Hours | Fees | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Tire Recyclers 11919 E 37th Ave, Denver, CO 80239 303-660-0090 or 303-853-0789 Moved here Aug 10, 2026. The old Columbine St location no longer takes tires. | Mon–Fri, 8am–3:30pm (last drop). Over 50 tires: call for an appointment. | Passenger 15–17": $3.25 ($9.00 on rim) 19.5": $12.00 ($17.00 on rim) Semi: $14.50 ($32.00 on rim) No solid or foam-filled tires. | cotirerecyclers.com |
| Your trash hauler (Aurora's licensed haulers include Republic Services, Waste Connections, Waste Management and others) | Call to confirm | Call to confirm | City of Aurora hauler list |
| Your tire shop (when buying new tires) | Call to confirm | Call to confirm | Ask the shop |
What Aurora city services won't take
- No city trash pickup: "Residential trash and recycling pick-up is not a city-provided service." Residents arrange service with one of the city's permitted haulers, so whether your hauler takes tires depends on that company. City of Aurora
- No standing tire drop-off: Aurora held a tire recycling event with Geocycle in 2018 and says details on additional events will be posted when available. City of Aurora tire recycling
- Landfills: waste tires are banned from Colorado landfills. Denver Public Health & Environment
Other options
- Watch Aurora's recycling opportunities page for a future tire event.
- If you're buying new tires, ask the shop whether it takes your old ones. Fees vary, so call to confirm.
- Have a lot of tires or no way to haul them? Colorado Tire Recyclers also offers pickup. Call to confirm the price.
FAQ
Does the City of Aurora pick up tires?
No. Aurora doesn't provide trash pickup at all; residents hire a licensed private hauler. Ask your hauler whether it takes tires.
Where can I drop off tires near Aurora?
Colorado Tire Recyclers at 11919 E 37th Ave, Denver, takes drop-offs Monday–Friday, 8am–3:30pm (last drop), and lists $3.25 per passenger tire, or $9.00 on the rim (checked Oct 22, 2026).
Does Aurora have a free tire recycling event?
Not right now. The city's tire page says details on additional events will be posted when available.
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