Tire Recycling in Killeen, TX

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Killeen Solid Waste
  • Residential solid waste utility customers can dispose of up to 500 pounds and up to four mattresses a month at no charge; tires, refrigerators and AC units are extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A current City of Killeen water bill showing solid waste service must be shown each visit to get the utility customer rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fee items (AC units, refrigerators, tires and unsecured loads) are not included in the 500-pound allowance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire fees are $4 up to a 12-inch rim, $8 for passenger/truck tires over 12 up to 22 inches, and $13 for commercial truck tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab) · Texas Legislative Council (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
  • Used or scrap tires may only be disposed of at a facility permitted by TCEQ for that purpose. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires may not be disposed of in any quantity unless shredded, split or quartered under TCEQ rules (TCEQ may grant exceptions). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Storing more than 500 used or scrap tires on any property requires registering the storage site with TCEQ. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective February 18, 2026
  • TCEQ says households may be able to get rid of their own tires at a local government bulky trash collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A landfill may accept household tires directly but will usually charge a fee; call first to confirm it takes tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Contact the landfill to confirm it accepts tires before bringing them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • With many tires, you may need to hire a registered scrap tire transporter to haul them to an authorized facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Requirements for Used or Scrap Tire Transporters (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective February 18, 2026
  • Tire transporters must register with TCEQ, with a few exceptions. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
  • TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
  • Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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