Tire Recycling in Seattle, WA
Seattle residents can bring up to 4 vehicle tires per load to the North or South Transfer Station for $16 per load.
See all 3 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 (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Seattle Public Utilities: Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- The Seattle transfer stations are available for Seattle residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Seattle Public Utilities: Transfer Stations (Dumps/Landfills) (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- Tires, scrap metal and vehicle batteries can be recycled at the stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Seattle Public Utilities: Transfer Station Rates (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities · effective April 1, 2026
- Vehicle tires only: $16 per load, limit 4 tires per load (rates as of April 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Seattle Public Utilities: Where Does It Go? tool (item data feed) (opens in new tab) · Seattle Public Utilities
- Up to 4 tires per visit can go to city transfer stations for a fee. 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.
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