Tire Recycling in La Junta, CO
The La Junta Refuse Transfer Station takes tires without rims for $6 (up to 22") or $14 (22.5"–27.5"); the Otero County landfill charges $5 and up in-county.
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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 (23)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Otero County: Landfill (opens in new tab) · Otero County
- Otero County residents must show a current utility bill and driver's license to pay the county rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The landfill publishes separate out-of-county charges. Checked October 26, 2026.
- In-county tire fees: up to 22" $5; 22.5"–27.5" $12; 28"–60" $40. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires with rims cost $2.00 more each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Out-of-county tire fees: up to 22" $7; 22.5"–27.5" $15; 28"–60" $45. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted materials include appliances without Freon and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Uncovered or unsecured loads are charged a double rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of La Junta: Refuse Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
- The transfer station is free for residents with proof of a current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial businesses are not allowed to use the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The fee schedule lists outside-city-limits household waste at $12 per cubic yard and mattresses/box springs at $12 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires up to 22" cost $6 and 22.5"–27.5" cost $14; tires with rims are not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of La Junta: Sanitation (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
- The Sanitation page says the transfer station is for residential customers only, with proof of residency via a utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of La Junta: 2026 City Clean Up Month (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of La Junta
- The Refuse Transfer Station is open Monday–Saturday the entire month of October 2026 for Clean Up Month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Clean Up Month hours are Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of residency (driver's license or utility bill) is required; the event is for City of La Junta residents only and commercial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The event is for City of La Junta residents only; commercial waste will not be accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items must be taken to the Refuse Transfer Station at 702 W 5th Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: passenger tires only, no rims; semi/tractor and larger tires are not accepted. 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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