Closest sites
- Landfill
- C&D landfill
- Transfer station
- C&D recycling
- Hazardous waste
- Electronics
- Tires
- Scrap metal
- Yard waste
What the official guidance says
Leave them at the tire shop
EPA says most garages are required to accept and recycle your used tires when you have new ones put on. (EPA: How Do I Recycle Common Recyclables)
Or take them to a retailer or recycler
You may be able to return used tires to a tire retailer or a local recycling facility that accepts tires, and some communities hold tire collection events. (EPA: How Do I Recycle Common Recyclables)
Never dump them
EPA says tires should not be abandoned: disease-carrying pests such as rodents make tire piles their homes, and tire piles can catch fire. (EPA: How Do I Recycle Common Recyclables)
What cities say about tires
From each city or county's official page, as we read it on the date shown.
- Richmond, VAIt takes household hazardous waste such as paint (20 gallons per household per month), motor oil, antifreeze, fuels and car batteries, plus up to four tires without rims, brush (natural wood only) and small appliances. Tires beyond four are $1 each. (City of Richmond: Trash Collection (convenience center), checked October 28, 2026)
- Houston, TXThey take mattresses, furniture (two large items), tree waste, bagged junk waste, household appliances (refrigerators need a tag showing the Freon was removed), recyclables, up to 5 passenger tires per visit (10 a month) and up to 5 quarts of motor oil. Not accepted: garbage and food waste, rocks, dirt, bricks, concrete, TVs, truck tires, paint and chemicals. (City of Houston Solid Waste: Residential Drop-Off Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Dallas, TXThey take household waste, furniture, grass clippings and brush, scrap metal, recyclables, electronics (residents only) and up to 6 tires a year, 25 inches or smaller. (City of Dallas Sanitation: Landfill and Transfer Stations, checked October 28, 2026)
- Fort Worth, TXThey take bagged garbage, bulk trash, bagged yard waste, scrap metal, appliances (Freon need not be removed), electronics, up to 4 tires every six months, household hazardous waste (20 gallons every 3 months) and small repair and remodel waste (one visit a month, up to 5 cubic yards). (City of Fort Worth: Drop-Off Stations, checked October 28, 2026)
- San Antonio, TXAccepted: furniture, mattresses, large appliances, water heaters and AC units, carpet, sinks and tubs, auto parts, up to 6 car tires without rims, and flattened cardboard. (City of San Antonio: Bulky Waste Collection Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Austin, TXIt is free for Austin and Travis County residents except for tires; fees apply to non-residents. (City of Austin: Recycle and Reuse Center, checked October 28, 2026)
- Phoenix, AZThe city's 2023 rate sheet lists $55 per ton over the free ton, $20 per refrigerant appliance after the first, and up to 5 passenger tires a year free for residents with ID. (City of Phoenix: Transfer Stations, checked October 28, 2026)
- Seattle, WARates as of April 1, 2026: garbage $37 minimum per trip (covers up to 420 lbs), then $174 per ton; clean yard waste or clean wood $25 minimum, then $132 per ton; tires only $16 per load (limit 4); appliances $34 each for up to 2. (Seattle Public Utilities: Transfer Stations, checked October 28, 2026)
- Nashville, TNFree: recycling, compostables, electronics (East, Ezell, Omohundro; up to 100 lbs), household hazardous waste (East and Ezell; up to 15 gallons or 100 lbs) and 4 tires without rims a month. Mattresses and box springs are $12 each, tires with rims $5 each. (Metro Nashville: Convenience Center hours and locations, checked October 28, 2026)
- Minneapolis, MNGarbage customers get six cleanup and two tire vouchers a year. Over the voucher limit: $41 per ton of garbage or construction debris, $25 per appliance, electronic item or mattress, and tires from $6 each, plus a $15 administrative fee. (City of Minneapolis: Drop-Off Items & Fees, checked October 28, 2026)
- Columbus, OHThey do not take construction and remodeling waste, tires, refrigerated appliances or hazardous materials. (City of Columbus: Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
Sites by state
1,430 sites in EPA's data are listed as tires. Pick a state for the full list and map.
- Alabama11
- Alaska2
- Arizona133
- Arkansas28
- California146
- Colorado41
- Connecticut3
- Florida71
- Georgia7
- Hawaii9
- Idaho4
- Illinois7
- Indiana57
- Iowa11
- Kansas44
- Kentucky26
- Louisiana6
- Maine2
- Maryland1
- Massachusetts5
- Michigan10
- Minnesota19
- Mississippi6
- Missouri10
- Montana26
- Nebraska16
- Nevada2
- New Jersey19
- New Mexico105
- New York11
- North Carolina11
- North Dakota35
- Ohio20
- Oklahoma5
- Oregon43
- Pennsylvania4
- South Carolina79
- South Dakota49
- Tennessee51
- Texas46
- Utah31
- Virginia15
- Washington17
- Wisconsin168
- Wyoming18
Other disposal guides
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- How to dispose of a refrigerator or other applianceEPA guidance on getting rid of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other appliances: utility bounty programs,…
- How to recycle electronics, TVs and computersWhere to recycle electronics, TVs and computers: EPA steps (wipe data, remove batteries), manufacturer and…
- How to dispose of paint, batteries and household chemicalsWhere to take paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and cleaners: EPA household hazardous waste rules,…
Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.
FAQ
Where can I drop off old tires near me?
Search your ZIP code on this page: the finder is preset to tires sites from EPA data (1,430 nationwide listed as tires). Call ahead, since accepted items, limits and fees vary by site.
Leave them at the tire shop
EPA says most garages are required to accept and recycle your used tires when you have new ones put on.
Or take them to a retailer or recycler
You may be able to return used tires to a tire retailer or a local recycling facility that accepts tires, and some communities hold tire collection events.
Never dump them
EPA says tires should not be abandoned: disease-carrying pests such as rodents make tire piles their homes, and tire piles can catch fire.