$0
free bulky pickups; large items are collected for an extra fee by 311 request
$24.93
minimum 2026 trash rate at the Waste to Energy Facility, up to 320 pounds, plus a $2.68 fee
Free
household hazardous waste and recyclables drop-off at the Waste to Energy Facility, 7 days a week
Per-tire fee
Waste to Energy Facility Recycling and Disposal Site, per-tire fee
Every route for tires in Spokane, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Spokane guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Spokane, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Spokane bulky item disposal: tires
Not collectedTires are not collected curbside. The WTE facility takes up to 6 per visit for a fee, and tire shops take them with a purchase.
Why: Nothing is collected free. Household hazardous waste and recyclables are free to drop off at the Waste to Energy Facility.
Waste to Energy Facility Recycling and Disposal Site: tires
Per-tire fee6 per visit.
Where: 2900 S. Geiger Blvd, Spokane, WA 99224
How it works: Open 7 days, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trash $152.60 per ton with a $24.93 minimum for up to 320 pounds, plus $2.68 per vehicle. Appliances are accepted and recycled but charged as trash. Up to 6 tires per visit. Household hazardous waste and recyclables are free. Loads must be covered.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Spokane: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering tires, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Spokane: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Spokane, Washington operates city-run municipal solid waste collection with a fee-based Load Truck service for bulk item pickup that requires a call to 311 in advance to send the right truck. The city also offers food and yard waste collection, weekly March through November and monthly in winter, one of the more year-round organics programs in the Pacific Northwest. A new 2026 appliance refrigerant fee of $30 applies at transfer stations. This guide covers every option for City of Spokane residents.
The Spokane rule for tires: Tires are not collected curbside. The WTE facility takes up to 6 per visit for a fee, and tire shops take them with a purchase.
What the city will not take: Nothing is collected free. Household hazardous waste and recyclables are free to drop off at the Waste to Energy Facility.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Spokane Solid Waste Services: Residential Services, City of Spokane Solid Waste Services: Disposal locations and 2026 rates, Spokane County: Disposal and Transfer Stations (refrigerant fee). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Spokane. Spokane’s Waste to Energy Facility accepts self-haul trash and yard waste 7 days a week (fees apply). Recyclables and household hazardous waste are free at all City and County facilities.
Why tires are different from ordinary bulk. Tires are widely banned from landfills (state laws in nearly every U.S. state) but easy to recycle through the established tire fee system. The disposal fee is built into every new tire purchase ($1 to $5 per tire), funding end-of-life processing.
Three mistakes that get tires left at the curb:
When free options don’t fit (no new tire purchase, no upcoming collection events, more than the per-event limit):
Auto Shop Tire-Only Disposal
$3 to $8 eachMost auto shops will accept old tires WITHOUT a new tire purchase for $3 to $8 per tire. The fee covers their disposal cost since they didn’t collect the tire fee on a new purchase from you.
The most universal paid option: Available at virtually every auto shop nationally, Discount Tire, Costco Tire Center, Walmart Auto Care, NTB, local independent shops. Many will let you drop off tires anytime during business hours, no appointment.
Volume limit: Most shops cap at 4 to 5 tires per visit. Larger volumes need specialized tire recyclers.
LoadUp paid tires pickup
$80+For Spokane households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need crew labor, or want faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Spokane area.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your tires. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book tires pickup in Spokane with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Spokane proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Spokane junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national tires disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Spokane: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Spokane pick up tires for free?
No. WTE facility, up to 6, for a fee, or a tire shop.
How much does paid tire removal cost in Spokane?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single tires pickup in Spokane starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Spokane households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need crew labor, or want faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Spokane area.
What’s the cheapest way to dispose of tires?
If you’re buying new tires anyway: free with new tire purchase at any tire shop. The disposal fee is built into the new tire price by state law. If you have old tires without buying new ones: $3 to $8 per tire at most auto shops, or free at periodic city tire collection events. Auto shops are the most universal option, every Discount Tire, Walmart Auto Care, Costco Tire Center, and local independent shop accepts old tires for the disposal fee.
Why are tires banned from landfills?
Whole tires don’t compress in landfills, they trap air and rise to the surface over time, breaking the landfill cap and creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus and Zika. Tire piles are also a major fire hazard, tire fires are notoriously difficult to extinguish and release toxic smoke. Nearly every U.S. state has banned whole tires from landfills under solid waste laws. Recycled tires get shredded and used as tire-derived fuel for cement kilns and paper mills, crumb rubber for athletic field surfacing and playgrounds, and recycled rubber products.
How does the tire disposal fee work?
Every new tire sold in the U.S. includes a small disposal fee ($1 to $5 per tire built into the purchase price) that funds end-of-life recycling. Tire shops are required by state law to take old tires when you buy new ones, this is the simplest disposal channel and feels free because the cost was already paid when you bought the new tire. The fee varies by state: California $1.75 per tire, New York $2.50 per tire, most southern states $1 to $2 per tire.
What about specialty tires (agricultural, oversized, off-road)?
Most auto shops only accept passenger and light-truck tires. For agricultural tractor tires, oversized truck tires, motorcycle tires, and off-road tires, you’ll need a specialized recycler. Search “tire recycling” plus your tire type. Some farm equipment dealers accept their own brand back. Disposal fees for specialty tires are typically $20 to $100 per tire because of the larger volume of rubber.
Is this Spokane page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Spokane guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
