Athens, GA — Clarke County
Tire Recycling & Disposal in Athens, Georgia
Compliant waste tire pickup for tire shops, fleets, universities, and businesses in Athens and Clarke County. Serving Northeast Georgia from our Hartwell, GA facility.
Athens & Clarke County Tire Disposal
Athens is one of Georgia's largest cities and home to the University of Georgia — a major commercial and institutional hub in Northeast Georgia. The Athens area generates significant volumes of waste tires from tire retailers, auto dealers, fleet operators, and university facilities.
Eco Tire Solutions serves Athens and Clarke County from our Hartwell, GA facility. Every load is documented with a signed GA EPD-compliant manifest. Every tire is recycled into tire-derived fuel, crumb rubber, or rubber mulch — nothing goes to a landfill.
Georgia EPD Compliant — Every Load, Every Time
All tire pickup, transport, and processing in Clarke County meets or exceeds Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regulations under Rule 391-3-4-.19. We provide:
- ✅ Signed GA EPD-compliant manifest on every pickup
- ✅ Full chain-of-custody documentation from pickup to processing
- ✅ Tires delivered only to EPD-permitted processing facilities
- ✅ Records retained and available for your EPD inspections
Services in Athens & Clarke County
- ✅ Tire shop scheduled pickup (weekly, bi-weekly, or on-demand)
- ✅ University & institutional fleet tire disposal
- ✅ Auto dealer tire disposal
- ✅ Commercial fleet & semi truck tire removal
- ✅ Property cleanup & illegal dump removal
- ✅ On-site shredding for large volumes
- ✅ Full GA EPD-compliant manifest on every load
🎓 University & Institutional Tire Disposal
UGA and Athens-area institutions operate large vehicle fleets — grounds equipment, maintenance vehicles, transit buses, and more. Institutional tire disposal requires detailed documentation and compliance with state procurement and environmental standards.
We provide full manifest documentation on every load, making it easy for your facilities team to maintain compliance records. We can work with your purchasing department on service agreements and invoicing.
Pricing for Athens, GA
| Tire Type | Price Per Tire |
|---|---|
| Passenger / Car | $4.00 |
| Light Truck / SUV | $6.00 |
| Semi / Commercial | $22.00 |
| Farm Tractor | $40.00 |
| OTR / Heavy Equipment | $100–$120 (call for quote) |
50-tire / $200 minimum. $25 environmental fee per transaction. Distance fee may apply for locations beyond 30 miles from Hartwell.
Athens, GA Tire Disposal — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I legally dispose of tires in Athens, GA?
Call a GA EPD-permitted waste tire hauler like Eco Tire Solutions. We pick up your tires, provide a signed manifest, and recycle them at a permitted facility. It's illegal to dump, burn, or bury tires in Georgia — fines can reach $25,000 per day.
What does tire disposal cost in Athens and Clarke County?
Passenger tires start at $4.00 each, light truck $6.00, semi $22.00, and farm tractor $40.00. OTR/heavy equipment tires are quoted individually. There's a $25 environmental fee per transaction and a 50-tire or $200 minimum.
Do I need a permit to get rid of tires in Georgia?
Tire generators (shops, fleets, farms) don't need a permit to dispose of tires — but you must use a GA EPD-permitted carrier. Eco Tire Solutions handles all required documentation and manifests so you stay compliant.
Does Eco Tire Solutions serve UGA and institutional facilities in Athens?
Yes. We work with university facilities, government agencies, and institutional fleet operations. We provide full manifest documentation on every load, making it easy for your facilities team to maintain compliance records. We can work with your purchasing department on service agreements.
How often can I schedule tire pickup in Clarke County?
We offer weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or on-demand pickup — whatever fits your volume. Most tire shops and institutional operations do best with weekly or bi-weekly service to stay under storage limits.
Schedule Pickup in Athens, GA
Tell us your tire types, quantity, and location. We'll get you on the schedule fast.
Also serving: Commerce, Madison, Hartwell, Elberton, Royston, Lavonia, and all of Northeast Georgia.