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Wheels and Steel - Tire & metal collection event for households
Spring cleaning has begun! In partnership with the Washington Department of Ecology and Navy City Metals, the Kitsap County Solid Waste Division has scheduled a free, two-day tire and metal collection event for households.
This event is for households only. No businesses or organizations.
Location: Thunderbird Arena at Kitsap County Fairgrounds,
1275 NW Fairgrounds Rd., Bremerton
Dates: April 30 and May 1, 2021 (Friday and Saturday)
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Download event flyer
Optional: RSVP on Facebook
Accepted Tires
Tires from passenger vehicles, light trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers, wheelbarrows
Limit 10 per household
- With or without rims
Accepted Metal Items
Aluminum, brass, copper, iron/steel, insulated copper
Yard: BBQ grills, wheelbarrows (remove tires), chain link fencing, tire rims
Hardware: Nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc., rebar
Home: Pots and pans, holiday string lights (no LED), extension cords, aluminum cans
Restricted Items - Not Accepted
Learn where to take these items at Recycle.KitsapGov.com.
Event and Safety Instructions
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Secure all loads to your vehicle with straps, cords, or chains and cover your load with a tarp or net. Unsecured loads can result in fines or jail time. Do not overload vehicle.
Residents must unload materials without assistance onto the ground in designated drop-off areas.
No bathrooms at this event.
For COVID-19 safety, event staff will not interact with visitors. If you have questions about this event, please contact us in advance at solidwaste@co.kitsap.wa.us or Kitsap1 360-337-5777.
Masks and social distancing required. Stay at least six feet from other visitors and staff.
Complete a COVID-19 self assessment before attending this event and do not attend if you have symptoms:
If you cannot attend this event, there are many other tire and metal drop-off sites across Kitsap! Visit Recycle.KitsapGov.com to find an alternative site.
Events postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19
- January 2021 Styrofoam Collection Event.
Other options for Styrofoam.
- Bring Your Own Bag! Giveaways
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Fix-It Fairs
- July Styrofoam Collection Event
- Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in North Kitsap
City and tribal events
Some cities and tribes host clean-up events or services for people who live within their city or tribal boundaries. Contact your city or tribe directly to ask about these events. Proof of residence is required.
Events include the City of Bremerton Beautify Bremerton yard waste event, City of Port Orchard Spring and Fall Clean Ups, and
City of Poulsbo Residential Cleanup Dumpster service.
Paper shred events
Shredded paper cannot go in your recycling bin, but you can recycle it at a paper shred event or kiosk!
Businesses in Kitsap and Mason county occasionally sponsor free paper shredding events. Check the
LeMay Community Shred Event schedule to see if an event is scheduled near you. If there isn't an upcoming free event, learn about
year-round paper shredding options.
Events listed here do not constitute an endorsement by Kitsap County.
All listings are current when posted and are subject to change without notice.
