Tire Recycling in Wells Branch, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Bulk Trash Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · Wells Branch Municipal Utility District
  • The monthly drop-off is free and only for Wells Branch MUD residents, who must show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs are accepted as bulk items; tires and batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk & Other Items (opens in new tab) · Wells Branch Municipal Utility District
  • Wells Branch MUD points Travis County residents to the Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The district says the Austin center takes tires, which may carry a fee, at 2514 Business Center Drive. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycle and Reuse Center (opens in new tab) · City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery
  • The Recycle and Reuse Center requires an appointment, booked through the Austin Recycles app or online. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Use of the center is free for Austin and Travis County residents except for tires; fees apply to others and to tires, and businesses cannot drop off hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other accepted recyclables include cardboard, scrap metal and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is a $6 per tire fee to drop off 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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