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Tire Recycling in Vail, CO

The Eagle County Landfill takes passenger tires for $8 each off the rim or $12 on the rim. County residents with a Free Punch Pass can bring 4 tires a year free.

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

3 ways to get rid of a tire in Vail

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · VailNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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    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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  2. Vail Hard to Recycle EventCity service · VailVail residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Annual free drop-off event for people who live and work in Vail, usually held in May at the Ford Park parking lot (the 2026 event was May 8). Electronics, TVs, computers, paint and other household hazardous waste, batteries, tires and scrap metal are accepted; large appliances and anything with refrigerant are not.

    Cost & rules
    • Annual event, usually in May; the 2027 date hasn’t been published yet.
    • Up to 4 tires per person, until the dumpster fills.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Eagle County LandfillDrop-off · outside Vail · 815 Ute Creek, Wolcott$8–$20
    Where

    815 Ute Creek
    Wolcott, CO 81655

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sundays and major holidays.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for tires
    Passenger tire, separated, no rim$8.00 each
    Passenger tire on rim or mixed with trash$12.00 each
    Ten or more passenger tires$20.00 each
    Minimum charge$6.00 per visit
    • Eagle County residents/residential owners with a Free Punch Pass can bring 4 tires a year free.
    • Fees are waived for Eagle County resident seniors (65+) bringing their own residential waste.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take tires (1)
  • Goodwill of Colorado donation centers · Colorado

Before you go

  1. Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
  2. Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Vail: Hard to Recycle Events (opens in new tab) · Town of Vail Environmental Sustainability Department
    • The Town of Vail holds an annual Hard to Recycle event; it is free for residential items for people who live and work in Vail. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses may not dispose of items at the event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The event is typically held in May. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The 2026 event was Friday, May 8, 2026, 10 am–3 pm, at the Ford Park parking lot. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are accepted, up to 4 per person, until the dumpster fills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eagle County: Landfill (hours, fees, punch pass) (opens in new tab) · Eagle County Solid Waste & Recycling
    • Passenger tires are $8 each separated off the rim, $12 on rims or mixed in trash; $20 each for 10 or more; oversized $60. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ten or more passenger tires cost $20 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The minimum charge is $6. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill accepts household trash, appliances (refrigerant appliances must be Freon-free), tires and C&D debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Eagle County residents or residential property owners can get a Free Punch Pass covering 1,600 lb of trash and 4 tires a year, with 2 proofs of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tipping fees are waived for resident seniors 65+ disposing of their own residential waste at the landfill and HHW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Colorado: Material Donations (donation guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Colorado
    • Goodwill cannot accept automobile parts or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CDPHE: Materials prohibited from landfill disposal (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
    • Waste tires are prohibited from disposal at Colorado solid waste sites and landfills unless the person has done due diligence and found no other option. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CDPHE: Waste Tire Management Enterprise (opens in new tab) · Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
    • Since January 1, 2026, Colorado's Waste Tire Management Enterprise collects $1.50 on each sale of a new tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The new tire fee funds waste tire collection events; the state accepts applications to host events held in or after August 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Waste Tire Management Enterprise was created by SB 24-123, signed June 6, 2024. Checked October 26, 2026.

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