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Tire Recycling in Ann Arbor, MI

Tires cost $8.50 (car) or $17 (SUV/truck) at the Drop-Off Station, plus $6 if on rims. Washtenaw County Cleanup Days also take scrap tires.

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

3 ways to get rid of a tire in Ann Arbor

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Ann ArborNo 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. Drop-Off Station (Recycle Ann Arbor)Drop-off · 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann ArborOpen to everyoneFrom $3
    Where

    2950 East Ellsworth Rd
    Ann Arbor, MI 48108

    Hours

    Tue & Thu 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sun, Mon, Wed. Credit cards only.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedFees apply
    Fees for tires
    Car tire (under 16 in.)$8.50 each
    SUV/truck tire (over 16 in.)$17.00 each
    Tire with rim (additional)$6.00 each
    Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Washtenaw County Cleanup DaysCounty service · Washtenaw CountyWashtenaw County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Several registration-required events each year at different locations in Washtenaw County (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) where county residents can recycle or dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances and scrap tires. Dates and fees vary by event; see the county page.

    Cost & rules
    • Registration required; events are held several times a year at different locations, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
  2. Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Drop-Off Station (opens in new tab) · Recycle Ann Arbor
    • The Drop-Off Station serves residents and businesses in Washtenaw County and beyond; electronics, appliances, freon appliances and tires are among the hard-to-recycle materials it takes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Station Prices (opens in new tab) · Recycle Ann Arbor
    • All customers pay a gate fee, once per day: residential $3 per day, large volume (2 yards and up) $15 per day. Additional fees apply by material. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: car tires (under 16 inches) $8.50 each, SUV/truck tires (over 16 inches) $17 each, tires with rims an additional $6. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Options (opens in new tab) · City of Ann Arbor
    • Ann Arbor residents can apply for a Drop-Off Station pass that waives the gate entry fee (currently $3); fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The gate-fee pass is only for Ann Arbor residents, not commercial users. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • At County Cleanup Days, Washtenaw County residents can recycle and dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances and scrap tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Multiple Cleanup Day events are held each year at different locations; residents may attend any event. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Materials from businesses, government agencies, non-profits or other organizations are not accepted; registration is required; events run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Ann Arbor
    • Tires are on Ann Arbor's list of items not allowed in trash carts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • It is illegal to dispose of whole motor vehicle tires in Michigan landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap tire transporters and collection sites must register with EGLE every year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.11514 Materials prohibited from disposal in landfill (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • MCL 324.11514 bars knowingly delivering more than a de minimis number of whole motor vehicle tires to a landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • A landfill may accept tires that have been cut in half or shredded, cut or chipped. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE tells residents to find scrap tire collection options in the Michigan Recycling Directory. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.16902 Delivery of scrap tires (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • MCL 324.16902: scrap tires may only be delivered, with the operator's consent, to a compliant registered collection site, licensed disposal area, end-user, processor or retailer (among the listed destinations). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People may haul their own scrap tires to one of the allowed destinations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.16901 Scrap tires: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Part 169 recognises community cleanup sites: sites run by a local government or nonprofit with an EGLE scrap tire cleanup grant to collect tires from residents at cleanup days or drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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