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Tire Recycling in Wilmington, DE

Wilmington's special pickup does not take tires; the city refers residents to DSWA, whose Cherry Island Landfill in Wilmington accepts tires for a fee.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a tire in Wilmington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WilmingtonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your tire and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. DSWA Cherry Island LandfillDrop-off · 1706 East 12th St., WilmingtonDelaware residentsFrom $7.50
    Where

    1706 East 12th St.
    Wilmington, DE 19809

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for tires
    $80.00 per ton, charged by weight at the scale$80.00
    Minimum fee $7.50$7.50 per vehicle
    Loads of more than 4 passenger tires: $280.00 per ton$280.00
    • Loads of more than 4 passenger tires are charged the higher tire rate.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. DSWA Pine Tree Transfer Station (Townsend area)State program · New Castle CountyDelaware residentsConditions applyFrom $7.50
    How it works

    Delaware Solid Waste Authority transfer station at 276 Pine Tree Road, Townsend, DE 19734 (Census: unincorporated New Castle County, outside town limits). Open Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Takes household trash by weight, white goods (refrigerants removed by DSWA) and up to 4 passenger tires per load; free recycling drop-off for cardboard and household batteries.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Solid waste $80.00 per ton (FY2027), charged by weight$80
    Minimum charge $7.50 per vehicle$7.50 per vehicle
    • Limit of 4 passenger-size tires per load.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take tires (1)
  • City of Wilmington special pickup (bulk items) · Wilmington

Before you go

  1. Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
  2. Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
More about tires

Delaware rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Delaware Code Title 7, Chapter 60, Subchapter III: Solid Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · State of Delaware (Delaware Code Online)
    • Under Delaware's universal recycling law (7 Del. C. § 6053), everyone providing trash collection in Delaware must also provide single-stream curbside recycling to their single-family residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNREC: Delaware Recycles (opens in new tab) · Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
    • DNREC: under the Universal Recycling Law, every hauler that collects residential trash must include recycling collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Yard waste may not go out with household trash or into Delaware landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DNREC: Scrap Tire Management (opens in new tab) · Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
    • Anyone selling tires in Delaware must hold a Division of Revenue license and pay a Scrap Tire Fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSWA: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
    • DSWA was created by the General Assembly in 1975 but is not a state agency and receives no tax dollars. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DSWA landfill disposal costs $80.00 per ton, with a $7.50 minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DSWA landfills are open to all Delaware residents without a permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSWA: Landfills (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
    • DSWA landfills accept white goods (refrigerators, air conditioners and other appliances) and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DSWA facilities accept only waste generated in Delaware. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSWA: Fiscal Year 2027 User Fee Schedule (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
    • FY2027 DSWA user fees: $7.50 minimum charge per vehicle; solid waste $80.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • FY2027: loads of more than 4 passenger tires are charged $280.00 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DSWA: Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Delaware Solid Waste Authority
    • DSWA transfer stations take white goods (refrigerators, air conditioners, appliances; DSWA technicians remove refrigerants) and tires, limit 4 passenger tires per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Transfer station fees are charged by weight at the scale house. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DSWA transfer stations accept only Delaware waste; contractors may not bring C&D debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling at DSWA drop-off centers is free for Delaware residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Wilmington: Trash and Recycling Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Wilmington Department of Public Works
    • Items over 50 pounds or too big for trash cans need a special pickup, scheduled through Wilmington 311; examples include mattresses, furniture, appliances (refrigerator doors removed), rugs and clothes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires, paint, concrete, building materials, household chemicals and other hazardous materials do not qualify for special pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city sponsors hazardous waste collections with DSWA and refers residents to DSWA (1-800-404-7080, dswa.com) for disposing of tires, paint and other excluded items. Checked October 26, 2026.

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