Tire Recycling in Minneapolis, MN

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Drop-off household hazardous waste and recycling (opens in new tab) · Hennepin County Environment and Energy
  • The facilities serve Hennepin County households only; household hazardous waste is also accepted from Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott and Washington County households. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill, is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are $5 each with or without rims, under 4 feet in diameter, no bicycle tires, up to 16 per load and 32 per household per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions
  • There is no charge to use the site; bring identification such as a driver's license as proof of residency. Businesses are not permitted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: appliances, dried paint, electronics, garbage and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Garbage drop-off site (opens in new tab) · City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
  • The South Transfer Station is for City customers only: you need City garbage or water service, and must call for a voucher or pass first. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-off items and fees (South Transfer Station) (opens in new tab) · City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
  • You can bring household garbage and furniture, appliances and electronics, mattresses and box springs, scrap metal and tires (eight per voucher); no paint or hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Over a voucher's limit (or with a pay-per-use pass): appliance, electronic item, mattress or box spring $25 each; tires $6 (17" or smaller), $14 (18"–50"), $25 (over 50"); $15 administrative fee; fees go on the utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All fees are added to the utility bill; cash, checks and credit cards are not accepted at the station. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Accepted garbage (opens in new tab) · City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
  • City garbage collection does not take household hazardous waste such as paints, rechargeable batteries or tires; take them to a drop-off location. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Minnesota Statutes 115A.904 Waste tires: land disposal prohibited (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
  • Disposing of waste tires in the land has been prohibited in Minnesota since July 1, 1985, except for beneficial uses of tire-derived products designated by the commissioner. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Minnesota Statutes 115A.90 Waste tires: definitions (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
  • A waste tire is a tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose because of wear, damage or defect. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A site storing, collecting or receiving more than 50 waste tires is a tire collector under Minnesota law (permits are required under 115A.902). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Minnesota Statutes 325E.32 Waste tires; collection (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
  • Retail sellers of automotive tires must accept waste tires from customers for collection and recycling, as many as the customer buys. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
  • Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
  • Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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