Tire Recycling in Portland, ME

Riverside Recycling charges $30–$90 per tire depending on size and whether it is on the rim; 8 or more tires go by weight. Tires are not E-Card items.

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

2 ways to get rid of a tire in Portland

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PortlandNo 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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Riverside Recycling FacilityDrop-off · 910 Riverside Street, PortlandOpen to everyone$30–$90
Where
910 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
Hours
Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sunday and holidays
Cost & rules
Tires
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Auto tire off rim $30.00 each
Auto tire on rim $45.00 each
Truck tire off rim $70.00 each
Truck tire on rim $90.00 each
Eight or more tires are charged by weight instead of per tire.
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Fees for tires
Auto tire off rim	$30.00 each
Auto tire on rim	$45.00 each
Truck tire off rim	$70.00 each
Truck tire on rim	$90.00 each

Places that don’t take tires (1)

City of Portland E-Card (Riverside Recycling bulky item allowance) · Portland

Before you go

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

More about tires

Maine rules

Most Maine solid waste facilities accept tires for recycling, many for a small fee; some tire retailers take them for a fee. Source: Maine DEP: What can I recycle, and where? (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Maine DEP: What can I recycle, and where? (opens in new tab) · Maine Department of Environmental Protection
- Most Maine solid waste facilities accept tires for recycling, many for a small fee; some tire retailers take them for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside Recycling: FAQ (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland)
- Riverside Recycling is open to the public; Portland residency is not required and commercial customers are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside Recycling: Pricing (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland) · effective October 1, 2026
- Tires cost $30 (auto, off rim), $45 (auto, on rim), $70 (truck, off rim) or $90 (truck, on rim) each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside Recycling: Items We Accept (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland)
- Eight or more tires are charged by weight; fewer are charged per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside Recycling: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland)
- The HHW program is open to all Maine residents disposing of household hazardous waste from their residence; no business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
Riverside Recycling: E-Card (opens in new tab) · Riverside Recycling (CPRC Management, for the City of Portland)
- Portland homeowners may be eligible for an E-Card, issued through the City of Portland Public Works Department (207-756-8011). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are not E-Card items. Checked October 26, 2026.

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