Tire Recycling in Lake City, CO
The Hinsdale County Transfer Station takes car and truck tires for $12 each.
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 (10)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Town of Lake City: Residents (Waste and Recycling) (opens in new tab) · Town of Lake City
- The Town says the Hinsdale County Transfer Station is the drop-off point for trash and some recycling, and recycles cardboard and glass free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hinsdale County: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Hinsdale County
- Hinsdale County Transfer Station, 1775 N. Hwy 149, 970-944-0529; winter hours Tue, Thu, Sat 8–12 and 1–4. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The station accepts household garbage, building materials, some appliances, furniture, tires, refrigerators (refrigerant removed) and batteries; mattresses are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Payment is by check or credit card on site; no cash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hinsdale County Transfer Station Rates (effective April 16, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Hinsdale County · effective April 16, 2026
- Car/truck tires are $12 each. 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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