Tire Recycling in The Colony, TX

Tires are refused in The Colony bulk pickup; take them to the city HHW collection center or Fleet Maintenance Center.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a tire in The Colony

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · The ColonyNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
Book online, set out your tire and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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The Colony HHW, Electronics, Needles and Medication Collection CenterCity service · The ColonyThe Colony residentsCost not listed
How it works
City drop-off at 5576 North Colony Blvd. (parking lot east of Fire Station #2), open the 1st Monday 4–7 pm, 3rd Wednesday 1–4 pm and 3rd Saturday 8 am–noon. Call 972-624-3131 to confirm it is open.
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Places that don’t take tires (1)

The Colony bulk collection (Republic Services) · The Colony

Before you go

Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.

More about tires

Texas rules

Storing more than 500 used or scrap tires on any property requires registering the storage site with TCEQ. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
TCEQ says households may be able to get rid of their own tires at a local government bulky trash collection event. Source: TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (11)

A landfill may accept household tires directly but will usually charge a fee; call first to confirm it takes tires. Source: TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab)
Contact the landfill to confirm it accepts tires before bringing them. Source: TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab)
With many tires, you may need to hire a registered scrap tire transporter to haul them to an authorized facility. Source: TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab)
Used or scrap tires may only be disposed of at a facility permitted by TCEQ for that purpose. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
Tires may not be disposed of in any quantity unless shredded, split or quartered under TCEQ rules (TCEQ may grant exceptions). Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
Tire transporters must register with TCEQ, with a few exceptions. Source: TCEQ: Requirements for Used or Scrap Tire Transporters (opens in new tab)
TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Trash and Recycling FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of The Colony
- Accepted bulk items include appliances, BBQ grills, furniture, lawn mowers and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires and TVs are unaccepted bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bring a Texas driver's license and/or current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: oil-based paints and stains, rechargeable/lithium batteries and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil, antifreeze, car batteries and tires may also go to the city Fleet Maintenance Center, 1 Harris Plaza, Suite 2, Monday–Thursday 8 am–3 pm. 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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