Tire Recycling in Commerce City, CO
Commerce City holds a free tire recycling day once a year (2026: Aug. 15) for up to eight tires per resident. Bulk pickup, cleanup days and the free landfill days don’t take tires.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
- Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
Colorado rules
- Waste tires are prohibited from disposal at Colorado solid waste sites and landfills unless the person has done due diligence and found no other option. Source: CDPHE: Materials prohibited from landfill disposal (opens in new tab)
- Since January 1, 2026, Colorado's Waste Tire Management Enterprise collects $1.50 on each sale of a new tire. Source: CDPHE: Waste Tire Management Enterprise (opens in new tab)
More Colorado rules (2)
- The new tire fee funds waste tire collection events; the state accepts applications to host events held in or after August 2026. Source: CDPHE: Waste Tire Management Enterprise (opens in new tab)
- The Waste Tire Management Enterprise was created by SB 24-123, signed June 6, 2024. Source: CDPHE: Waste Tire Management Enterprise (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (18)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- All Recycling: Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · All Recycling
- Tires are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Veolia Colorado Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Veolia
- Unless otherwise noted, chemical and electronic waste costs a $30 facility fee plus $1.66 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The center is available to residents of Adams and neighboring counties year-round by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generator businesses can use the facility after signing a certification form. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are on Veolia’s list of unacceptable materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Thornton 311 Knowledge Base: Where can I dispose of household chemicals? (opens in new tab) · City of Thornton · effective August 19, 2024
- The City of Thornton says the Veolia center is available to Adams County residents year-round by appointment; fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commerce City 2026 Recycling & Waste Collection Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Commerce City / Republic Services
- Unacceptable bulk items include air conditioners, exercise equipment, tires, batteries and appliances with Freon (including refrigerators). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents can dispose of tires free once each year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Commerce City: Trash & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Commerce City
- Unincorporated Adams County and residents who don’t receive city trash service are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires and car/truck batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents can dispose of tires for free at the tire recycling event; rims must be removed and heavy-equipment or tractor tires aren’t accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to eight tires per resident, with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The 2026 event was Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Municipal Service Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
- Goodwill cannot accept automobile parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Materials prohibited from landfill disposal (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Waste tires are prohibited from disposal at Colorado solid waste sites and landfills unless the person has done due diligence and found no other option. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CDPHE: Waste Tire Management Enterprise (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Since January 1, 2026, Colorado's Waste Tire Management Enterprise collects $1.50 on each sale of a new tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The new tire fee funds waste tire collection events; the state accepts applications to host events held in or after August 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Waste Tire Management Enterprise was created by SB 24-123, signed June 6, 2024. Checked October 26, 2026.
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