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How to get rid of old tires in Hamilton County

The county’s Tire Recovery Center takes clean tires off the rim, $1 for a car tire and $4 for a truck tire; call 423-602-8473 for an appointment first. City of Chattanooga residents can also take up to 4 car tires to a refuse collection center.

One of four places in Hamilton County that take tires. The rest are listed below.

Tire Recovery Center

Tires only. Call for an appointment first.

Hours
Monday to Thursday7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday to SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • Hamilton County lists its Tire Recovery Center at 7609 Standifer Gap Road. The state’s list of county tire sites gives 7625 Standifer Gap Road, the Standifer Gap Recycling Center’s address, and calls the site the Hamilton County Transfer Station.

7609 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Get directionsCall the center: 423-602-8473

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: Hamilton County: Where and when to recycle; Hamilton County: How to recycle; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites

Rules for tires

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
City of Chattanooga residents only. Bulky items, not household garbage.

Other places that take tires

Tires in other counties

Sources: Hamilton County: How to recycle; Hamilton County: Where and when to recycle; City of Chattanooga: Refuse collection centers; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites

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