Tire Recycling in State College, PA

State College doesn’t collect tires; CCRRA charges $87 a ton with a $25 minimum for residential car tires.

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

2 ways to get rid of a tire in State College

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · State CollegeNo 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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Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority transfer station (253 Transfer Road)County service · Centre CountyCentre County residentsFrom $25
How it works
County authority at 253 Transfer Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814-238-7005). Free electronics drop-off for residents Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (covered devices: computers, monitors, laptops, peripherals, TVs) at the Scale House; appliances/white goods accepted from any Centre County resident at no charge; residential car and small-truck tires $87/ton ($25 minimum).
Cost & rules
Fees
Residential tires (per ton) $87
Minimum charge $25 per visit
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Fees
Residential tires (per ton)	$87
Minimum charge	$25 per visit

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Pennsylvania rules

No person may give whole used or waste tires to a waste tire hauler without a valid DEP authorization. Source: Waste Tire Recycling Act / Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program Act, Act 190 of 1996 (P.L. 1478) (opens in new tab)
No one may set up a program to collect whole used or waste tires without DEP approval. Source: Waste Tire Recycling Act / Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program Act, Act 190 of 1996 (P.L. 1478) (opens in new tab)

More Pennsylvania rules (22)

DEP lists ongoing waste tire collection programs sponsored by counties, municipalities or authorities, plus one-time events and a list of waste tire processors. Source: PA DEP: Waste Tire Program (opens in new tab)
DEP states no waste tire grants are available at this time. Source: PA DEP: Waste Tire Program (opens in new tab)
Some haulers or municipalities collect tires curbside as a special waste; residents should contact their provider for requirements and costs. Source: PA DEP: Special Waste Materials Curbside Collection Programs (opens in new tab)
Waste Tire Recycling Act Section 106: no one may knowingly mix whole used or waste tires with solid waste for landfill disposal, and landfills may not accept whole tires for disposal (exceptions apply, e.g. if shredded). Source: Waste Tire Recycling Act / Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program Act, Act 190 of 1996 (P.L. 1478) (opens in new tab)
Act 101 Section 1501(a): a municipality (other than a county) with 10,000 or more people must run a source-separation and collection program for recyclables. Source: Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab)
Act 101 Section 1501(b): municipalities of more than 5,000 but under 10,000 people with density over 300 per square mile must also run a recycling program. Source: Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab)
Residents of mandated municipalities must separate leaf waste unless they compost it; less dense municipalities that ban leaf burning may be exempt from leaf collection. Source: Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab)
Mandated programs must have a scheduled curbside (or similar) collection day for separated materials at least once a month. Source: Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab)
Statewide recycling began in 1988 with Act 101, which requires larger municipalities to recycle. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)
DEP says more than 11.6 million residents (at least 94 percent) have access to recycling, through about 1,050 curbside programs and 870 drop-off programs. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)
Act 101 set a $2-per-ton fee on waste disposed at municipal waste landfills and waste-to-energy facilities, funding local recycling grants. Source: PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab)
For curbside recycling details, DEP tells residents to contact their local hauler or municipality. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)
For bulky items, DEP tells residents to contact their refuse hauler, or their county recycling coordinator if they have no hauler. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)
Some haulers and municipalities run curbside collection for special wastes restricted from regular trash (electronics, HHW, tires); each has its own requirements and costs. Source: PA DEP: Special Waste Materials Curbside Collection Programs (opens in new tab)
DEP: household hazardous waste is unused household products that may explode, catch fire or harm the environment, e.g. paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, batteries and motor oil. Source: PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DEP lists ongoing HHW programs and one-time events by county; most municipal programs have residency requirements and some charge nominal fees or require registration. Source: PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab)
Contact the program before dropping off HHW to learn what it accepts and when it operates. Source: PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab)
If no collection program is available, HHW may legally go in regular trash if label directions are followed, liquids are evaporated or absorbed, residue is packaged against leaks, and it is set out in small quantities over several collections. Source: PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Under Act 101 as amended by Act 190 of 1996, HHW programs may operate if registered with DEP; most collect annually at drop-off sites, others year-round. Source: PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab)
Act 190 allows 50% funding for HHW collection programs run by municipalities and non-profits. Source: PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab)
Very small quantity generators (businesses making under 100 kg of hazardous waste a month) can use registered HHW programs like households. Source: PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab)
If no HHW services are available in your area, DEP says to contact your county recycling coordinator. Source: PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (28)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

State College Borough: Bulk or Large Item Collection (opens in new tab) · Borough of State College
- Tires are not collected; take them to the Centre County Transfer Station (at cost) or arrange drop-off at the Borough Maintenance Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority
- CCRRA offers a free drop-off service for residents for covered devices: desktop computers, monitors, laptops, computer peripherals and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority: Scrap Metal & Appliances (opens in new tab) · Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority
- Appliances (white goods) are accepted for recycling at the Transfer Station from any Centre County resident for no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority: Tires (opens in new tab) · Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority
- Residents’ personal automotive and small truck tires are accepted at $87.00 per ton with a $25.00 minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act 101 of 1988 (P.L. 556) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Act 101 Section 1501(a): a municipality (other than a county) with 10,000 or more people must run a source-separation and collection program for recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Act 101 Section 1501(b): municipalities of more than 5,000 but under 10,000 people with density over 300 per square mile must also run a recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of mandated municipalities must separate leaf waste unless they compost it; less dense municipalities that ban leaf burning may be exempt from leaf collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mandated programs must have a scheduled curbside (or similar) collection day for separated materials at least once a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Recycling and Disposal (Residents) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Statewide recycling began in 1988 with Act 101, which requires larger municipalities to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP says more than 11.6 million residents (at least 94 percent) have access to recycling, through about 1,050 curbside programs and 870 drop-off programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For curbside recycling details, DEP tells residents to contact their local hauler or municipality. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For bulky items, DEP tells residents to contact their refuse hauler, or their county recycling coordinator if they have no hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If no HHW services are available in your area, DEP says to contact your county recycling coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Recycling in Pennsylvania (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Act 101 set a $2-per-ton fee on waste disposed at municipal waste landfills and waste-to-energy facilities, funding local recycling grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Special Waste Materials Curbside Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Some haulers and municipalities run curbside collection for special wastes restricted from regular trash (electronics, HHW, tires); each has its own requirements and costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some haulers or municipalities collect tires curbside as a special waste; residents should contact their provider for requirements and costs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Waste Tire Recycling Act / Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program Act, Act 190 of 1996 (P.L. 1478) (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Waste Tire Recycling Act Section 106: no one may knowingly mix whole used or waste tires with solid waste for landfill disposal, and landfills may not accept whole tires for disposal (exceptions apply, e.g. if shredded). Checked October 26, 2026.
- No person may give whole used or waste tires to a waste tire hauler without a valid DEP authorization. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No one may set up a program to collect whole used or waste tires without DEP approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Waste Tire Program (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- DEP lists ongoing waste tire collection programs sponsored by counties, municipalities or authorities, plus one-time events and a list of waste tire processors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEP states no waste tire grants are available at this time. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- DEP: household hazardous waste is unused household products that may explode, catch fire or harm the environment, e.g. paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, batteries and motor oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If no collection program is available, HHW may legally go in regular trash if label directions are followed, liquids are evaporated or absorbed, residue is packaged against leaks, and it is set out in small quantities over several collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- DEP lists ongoing HHW programs and one-time events by county; most municipal programs have residency requirements and some charge nominal fees or require registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Contact the program before dropping off HHW to learn what it accepts and when it operates. Checked October 26, 2026.
PA DEP: Apply to Establish a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (opens in new tab) · Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Under Act 101 as amended by Act 190 of 1996, HHW programs may operate if registered with DEP; most collect annually at drop-off sites, others year-round. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Act 190 allows 50% funding for HHW collection programs run by municipalities and non-profits. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generators (businesses making under 100 kg of hazardous waste a month) can use registered HHW programs like households. Checked October 26, 2026.

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