How to get rid of tires in Denver, CO
Checked on Oct 21, 2026 against the official sources linked below.
Short answer: Don't put tires out for Denver's Large Item Pickup or in your trash cart. The city lists tires as a hazardous material it won't collect, and waste tires are banned from Colorado landfills. Take them to a registered tire recycler instead. Colorado Tire Recyclers in northeast Denver 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 tire shop (when buying new tires) | Call to confirm | Call to confirm | Ask the shop |
What Denver city services won't take
- Large Item Pickup (every 9 weeks, up to 5 large items and 10 bags): "Hazardous materials (including paint, batteries, and tires)" and "Automotive materials" are not accepted. City and County of Denver
- Landfills: waste tires are on Denver's list of items prohibited from going into Colorado landfills. Denver Public Health & Environment
Other options
- Denver has held one-day free tire drop-off events for residents in the past. Check with Denver 311 (720-913-1311 from outside Denver) for any upcoming event (source).
- 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
Will Denver's Large Item Pickup take tires?
No. The city lists tires among the hazardous materials Large Item Pickup won't collect.
How much does it cost to recycle a car tire in Denver?
Colorado Tire Recyclers lists $3.25 per passenger tire (15–17"), or $9.00 if it's still on the rim (checked Oct 21, 2026).
Do I need an appointment?
Only for more than 50 tires, according to Colorado Tire Recyclers.
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