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Old tires are not considered hazardous waste, but if they are not properly recycled, they do pose threats. Mosquitoes use them as breeding grounds and stockpiles of tires pose a fire hazard.

  • Today's tires are designed to be very durable so even though you're done using them, they still have a lot of life left. Tires can be retreaded, recycled, and even shredded for a variety of uses from basketball courts to new shoe products and rubber landscape mulch.
  • It's illegal to throw tires in the garbage or dump them along the roadside. Proper disposal is easy and available at tire dealers and many local recyclers.

Reduction Tips

To get the most mileage from your tires, follow proper tire maintenance recommendations, including inflation, balancing, and rotating. Also, avoid quick acceleration or braking that could cause premature wear. These will also help improve your gas mileage.

Reuse Tips

  • Tire Dealers: Local tire dealers recycle old tires. Most tire dealers will accept tires for a fee, even if you did not buy new tires from them.
  • County drop-off facilities: Carver, Dakota and Hennepin County drop-off facilities accept bike, lawn mower, wheelbarrow, car and truck tires (fees may apply). Generally, tractor and other tires larger than four feet in diameter are not accepted; call first.
  • Garbage haulers: Some accept tires (fees may apply). Some landfills and transfer stations also accept tires for recycling. See below to find one near you.
  • City and township clean-up events may offer tire recycling (fees may apply). Contact your city or township for more information.
  • Free Vouchers (City of Minneapolis residents only): Minneapolis residents may obtain free vouchers to dispose of tires up to twice annually. Contact the City of Minneapolis Solid Waste and Recycling Division at 612-673-2917 to request a voucher.

Recycling & Disposal Information

For more information on recycling and disposing of tires, contact your county (see links at right).

Disposal & Dropoff Sites

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Pine Bend Landfill/BFI

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction items, household garbage, recyclables, scrap metal, tires & treated wood.


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2495 117th St E
Inver Grove Heights
p: 651-457-2778
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