Tire Recycling in Waldorf, MD

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Landfill (opens in new tab) · Charles County Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources
  • All waste and recycling must originate from Charles County; proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Landfill Operating Hours, Fees, and Holiday Schedule (FY27, effective July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Charles County Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources
  • Charles County residents can dispose of 2 regular car or truck tires per visit at no charge at the landfill; additional car/pickup tires go over the scales at $2 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MDE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
  • Buyers of new tires in Maryland pay a $1.00 fee per tire as of January 1, 2026 (previously $0.80), which funds the scrap tire program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The 1991 Scrap Tire Recycling Act banned tires from landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Anyone who collects, transports, recycles or disposes of more than five scrap tires a year needs a state license. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE says to contact a licensed scrap tire recycler or processor, contact your county solid waste division about its collection sites and rules, or hire a licensed hauler for larger loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap tire recyclers and processors set their own tipping fees, accepted materials and drop-off times. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Most licensed facilities charge a fee to accept scrap tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-228: Scrap tire recycling system; tire recycling fee (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
  • The tire recycling fee is set at $1 per tire from January 1, 2026, may be adjusted for inflation every two fiscal years, and may not exceed $2 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The tire recycling fee may not exceed $2 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The fee applies to the first sale of a new tire by a tire dealer, including tires on new or used vehicles; counties and towns may not add their own fee on new-tire sales. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Since January 1, 1994, scrap tires may not be disposed of in a landfill in Maryland (unless MDE grants a waiver). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap tires may be disposed of only through a licensed scrap tire hauler or by taking them to an approved facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-274: State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
  • Tire recycling fees go into the State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
  • Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
  • Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.

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