Tire Recycling in Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines residents can bring up to 2 tires (off the rims) per visit to Public Works on Wednesdays, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

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

2 ways to get rid of a tire in Des Plaines

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Des PlainesNo 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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Des Plaines Public Works (resident drop-off)Drop-off · 1111 Joseph J. Schwab Road, Des PlainesDes Plaines residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
1111 Joseph J. Schwab Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Hours
Electronics and tires: Wednesdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Tires off the rim only; Wednesdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Limit: 2 tires per drop-off
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Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.

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Illinois rules

Illinois EPA says whole tires are banned from landfills. Source: Illinois EPA: Used Tire Facts (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA says the $2.50 tire fee does not cover disposal, so a retailer may charge a separate disposal fee for each used tire it accepts. Source: Illinois EPA: Used Tires (opens in new tab)

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Illinois EPA no longer runs countywide used tire collections and advises leaving used tires with the retailer when buying new ones. Source: Illinois EPA: Used Tire Collections (opens in new tab)
If a tire retailer refuses to take your used tires, Illinois EPA asks you to report them and find another retailer. Source: Illinois EPA: Used Tire Facts (opens in new tab)
Used or waste tires may not be mixed with municipal waste, and landfills may not accept them for final disposal, except whole tires shredded or cut for approved alternative uses or tires that cannot practically be processed. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 53 to 55.15 (Title XIV, Used and Waste Tires) (opens in new tab)
No one may open dump or open burn used or waste tires. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 53 to 55.15 (Title XIV, Used and Waste Tires) (opens in new tab)
Tire retailers must accept used tires for recycling from customers, in a quantity equal to the number of new tires bought. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 53 to 55.15 (Title XIV, Used and Waste Tires) (opens in new tab)
From July 1, 2026, tire retailers collect a $2.50 fee on each new or used tire sold. Source: 415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 53 to 55.15 (Title XIV, Used and Waste Tires) (opens in new tab)
Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

415 ILCS 5: Environmental Protection Act, Sections 53 to 55.15 (Title XIV, Used and Waste Tires) (opens in new tab) · Illinois General Assembly
- Used or waste tires may not be mixed with municipal waste, and landfills may not accept them for final disposal, except whole tires shredded or cut for approved alternative uses or tires that cannot practically be processed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No one may open dump or open burn used or waste tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tire retailers must accept used tires for recycling from customers, in a quantity equal to the number of new tires bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
- From July 1, 2026, tire retailers collect a $2.50 fee on each new or used tire sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Used Tire Facts (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says whole tires are banned from landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If a tire retailer refuses to take your used tires, Illinois EPA asks you to report them and find another retailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Used Tires (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says the $2.50 tire fee does not cover disposal, so a retailer may charge a separate disposal fee for each used tire it accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Used Tire Collections (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA no longer runs countywide used tire collections and advises leaving used tires with the retailer when buying new ones. Checked October 26, 2026.
Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
Trash and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Des Plaines
- Free electronics recycling for Des Plaines residents only: computer components, phone equipment, hand-held electronics, DVDs, VCRs and televisions, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Public Works Garage. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Des Plaines residents may bring tires (no rims) to Public Works, limit 2 per drop-off, Wednesdays only 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents only may bring automobile batteries (limit 2) and household nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion and small sealed lead batteries to Public Works; tape batteries over 1.5V. Checked October 26, 2026.

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