Tire Recycling in Ellensburg, WA
In Ellensburg, tires can go to the Ellensburg Transfer Station ($4 per passenger tire with garbage, $15 per truck tire).
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.
Washington rules
- Ecology says to leave old tires at the tire store when buying new ones, ask the local transfer station, or use 1-800-RECYCLE. Source: Ecology: Waste tires (opens in new tab)
- Most Washington tire dealers collect a $5 fee on each new tire sold. Source: Ecology: Waste tires (opens in new tab)
More Washington rules (8)
- Dumping vehicle tires on public or private property not designated for tire disposal is prohibited; civil penalty $200 to $2,000 per offense. Source: Chapter 70A.205 RCW: Solid waste management, reduction and recycling (opens in new tab)
- A waste tire carrier license is needed to haul five or more waste tires. Source: Ecology: Waste tires (opens in new tab)
- Storing 800 or fewer waste automobile tires needs no permit or license. Source: Ecology: Waste tires (opens in new tab)
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Source: Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab)
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Source: Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Ecology: Waste tires (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Ecology says to leave old tires at the tire store when buying new ones, ask the local transfer station, or use 1-800-RECYCLE. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Most Washington tire dealers collect a $5 fee on each new tire sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A waste tire carrier license is needed to haul five or more waste tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Storing 800 or fewer waste automobile tires needs no permit or license. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Chapter 70A.205 RCW: Solid waste management, reduction and recycling (opens in new tab) · Washington State Legislature
- Dumping vehicle tires on public or private property not designated for tire disposal is prohibited; civil penalty $200 to $2,000 per offense. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology: Moderate risk waste (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Local governments in Washington must plan for moderate risk waste (household hazardous waste plus small-business hazardous waste) in their area. Checked October 26, 2026.
- State law allows MRW in municipal garbage, but many local governments collect it separately and some ban it from regular garbage; check local rules first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology says to learn what can legally go in the garbage in your area and whether your jurisdiction has an MRW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology points to MRW facilities, events and take-back programs such as E-Cycle Washington, PaintCare, LightRecycle and Safe Medication Return. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Ecology: Find a moderate risk waste disposal site (opens in new tab) · Washington State Department of Ecology
- Ecology keeps a county-by-county list of moderate risk waste disposal sites and services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Transfer Stations and Fees (opens in new tab) · Kittitas County Solid Waste · effective October 1, 2025
- Ellensburg Transfer Station: 2603 W Green Ave, Ellensburg, WA; Monday–Saturday 8:00 am–4:00 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Passenger tires with garbage are $4.00 per tire; truck tires $15.00 per tire; passenger tires without garbage $325 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
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