Tire Disposal Cost in Tulsa, OK

Most people pay $60–$150. Updated for 2026.

Tires are banned from landfills in most of the country, which is why a set of four in a garage in Tulsa, OK tends to stay there for years — no ordinary collection will take them.

They are handled through dedicated recyclers who charge per tire, and that per-unit fee is the whole basis of the price.

Four worn car tires stacked against the wall of a clean, empty garage.

Tire Disposal in Tulsa: what actually moves the price

62% of Tulsa homes are detached houses, so tire disposal here is usually a straight drive-up: the truck reaches the driveway and the load never sees a staircase. That is the cheap end of the range on this page.

Drive time is a real line in a Tulsa quote — the city covers 198 square miles — so the truck that is already working near you can come in under one crossing the whole area. Collecting a few bids is how you find out which is which.

Most homes in Tulsa were built around 1972, and the layout of that era decides more about a tire disposal job than the price list does.

415,154

Residents (2024)

198

Square miles of land

2,099

People per square mile

Local figures: U.S. Census Bureau — Tulsa city. Checked 2026-08-21.

Tire Disposal in Tulsa: where the city stops and a hauler starts

The free route in Tulsa has hard edges, and they are the reason people end up paying: Remodelling debris only counts if you did the work yourself at the address being served, and it has to be containerised and under one cubic yard in total. There is a limit of four monitors or televisions, four tires without rims, and ten gallons of latex paint. Large yard waste has to be cut under six feet long and under eighteen inches across. Ten dollars per eight cubic yards collected, and another ten for each additional eight cubic yards. The city has published an increase: from October 1, 2026 both figures become twenty dollars.

Past those limits the city is not an option at all — not slower, not pricier, simply unavailable. That is the line a hauler exists for, and it is worth knowing exactly where it sits before you start carrying anything.

Collection in Tulsa is run by City of Tulsa Public Works — Refuse & Recycling. Below is what they will take, straight from their own rules — and where each route runs out.

Booked bulky pickup

Large items that do not fit inside your refuse cart, and yard waste too big to bundle for the regular hauler. Remodelling debris only counts if you did the work yourself at the address being served, and it has to be containerised and under one cubic yard in total. There is a limit of four monitors or televisions, four tires without rims, and ten gallons of latex paint. Large yard waste has to be cut under six feet long and under eighteen inches across. Ten dollars per eight cubic yards collected, and another ten for each additional eight cubic yards. The city has published an increase: from October 1, 2026 both figures become twenty dollars. Book online — you will need your City utility Customer ID and account number — or call 311, or email the city. Schedule at least three days before your pickup day; orders are worked in the order they arrive, and collection happens on your regular refuse day. Cancelling means calling before noon the day before, otherwise the charge lands on your account anyway. Bulky waste is at the curb by 5 a.m. — not under power lines or trees, not over water meters, gas meters, telephone boxes or cable boxes, not within three feet of a fence or of your carts, and with no vehicle parked in the way. Appliances go out empty, small engines drained of oil and gas, and electronics, appliances and tires are separated from everything else because two different trucks come for them. Anything one person can handle at forty pounds or less belongs in a bagged sticker pickup on the regular route instead, and yard waste tied into four-by-two-foot bundles or see-through bags rides along with regular collection, up to fifteen extra bags or bundles a week.

Checked against the operator’s own page on 2026-09-16. Source

Why tires are banned from landfills

Buried tires trap air and work their way back to the surface, breaking landfill caps. They also hold water and breed mosquitoes, and tire fires are notoriously hard to put out. Nearly every state responded with a disposal ban and a recycling levy — which is the fee you are paying.

On the rim costs more

A recycler has to separate steel rims from rubber before processing, so tires still mounted carry a surcharge. If you can get them off, do; if not, say they are on rims when you post the job so the quote is right the first time. Truck and tractor tires are their own category again.

Typical tire disposal cost

$60 – $150

A national range, not a quote. Your actual prices come from local pros bidding on your job.

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Tire Disposal pricing breakdown

Service Typical market price JunkerClub estimate
Set of four passenger tires $70 – $120 $55 – $95
Four tires on rims $110 – $180 $90 – $145
Truck or tractor tires (each) $40 – $90 $30 – $70

Estimates only. The final price depends on how much there is, how easy it is to reach, and what the pro quotes.

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FAQ

Tire Disposal in Tulsa — common questions

How much does tire disposal cost in Tulsa?

Most people pay $60–$150. That is a national range for tire disposal, not a quote — your real price comes from local pros bidding on your photos, and it moves with volume, stairs and how far the item has to travel to the truck.

Can I put tires out with the trash in Tulsa?

No. They are banned from landfill in most states and collection crews leave them. Some tire retailers accept old ones for a small fee when you buy new — check that first, because for a single set it is often the cheapest route.

Why is there a fee when rubber is recyclable?

Because processing costs more than the crumb rubber is worth. Tires are shredded for playground surfacing, road material and fuel, but the shredding is expensive — the fee funds it rather than the material paying for itself.

Is it cheaper to take them myself?

For four tires and a car with folding seats, probably yes — recyclers charge a few dollars each over the counter. Removal makes sense when there are a dozen of them, when they are on rims, or when they are behind a shed you would rather not crawl into.

How quickly can it be picked up?

It depends on how many pros cover your area. On our first jobs the first quote arrived within one to three days, and we email you the moment one comes in. Once you pick a pro you choose the date and time window; same-day or next-day pickup is possible when a crew has room on the truck.

What does JunkerClub charge me?

Nothing. Posting a job and collecting quotes is free, and you pay your pro directly when the work is done. The pro pays the platform a small fee only when they win the job — it never gets added to your price.

Do I have to carry it outside myself in Tulsa?

No — the crew does the lifting and loading, and that labour is most of what you are paying for. In Tulsa 62% of homes are detached, so most jobs are a driveway carry and the truck can usually get close to the door. The median home here was built around 1972; single-width staircases are common in that stock and lifts are rare. Say which floor it is on and whether there is a lift when you post the job; that is the part that moves the quote. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.

What makes a junk removal quote in Tulsa different from the national average?

Access and housing type, mostly. In Tulsa, 62% of homes are detached and the city runs at about 2,099 residents per square mile — most homes here have a driveway a truck can reach, which usually keeps a job at the simpler end. Renters occupy 48% of occupied homes here, which also shapes when the work happens. The prices on this site are national ranges; the number you actually pay comes from local pros bidding on your photos. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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