Tire Recycling in Estes Park, CO
Tires aren’t accepted at the Estes Park Transfer Station. Larimer County’s Central Diversion & Transfer Station takes them for a per-tire fee.
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
- Transfer Station & Residential Convenience Centers (opens in new tab) · Larimer County
- Only bagged household trash is accepted at the transfer station and convenience centers; couches, mattresses and similar items must be taken to the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No tires or appliances with freon are accepted at the Estes Park Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Larimer County: A-Z List of Waste Materials (opens in new tab) · Larimer County
- Tires go to the Central Diversion and Transfer Station or North Landfill; fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 Approved Larimer County Solid Waste Fee Schedule (PDF, updated 6/29/2026) (opens in new tab) · Larimer County · effective July 1, 2026
- Landfills and Central Transfer Station tire fees: auto and light truck (up to 16.5-inch rim) $7.50 per tire plus $6.00 rim fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Truck and light industrial tires (17- to 24-inch rim) $13.00 plus $6.00 rim fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tractor tires (larger than 24-inch rim) $35.00 plus $6.00 rim fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Heavy equipment tires (over 36-inch rim) $75.00 plus $6.00 rim fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The county may limit tires; state law allows a maximum of 9 per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Larimer County: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Larimer County
- Typical household hazardous waste is accepted free from Larimer County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The facility can only accept waste from Larimer County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste from businesses, churches, landlords, governments, non-profits and other organizations is subject to approval through the business program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are not accepted at HHW; they go to the landfill resource recovery area for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Larimer County Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Larimer County
- Effective August 3, 2026, the Larimer County Landfill closed and disposal moved to the Central Diversion & Transfer Station at 2388 West Trilby Road. 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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