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Tire Recycling in St. Joseph, MO

St. Joseph residents can drop up to six off-rim passenger tires a day free during Clean Sweep (April 1-7, October 1-7); otherwise the city landfill takes tires for a fee.

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4 ways to get rid of a tire in St. Joseph

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · St. JosephNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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    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. St. Joseph Clean Sweep (free landfill days)City service · St. JosephSt. Joseph residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Twice-yearly program (April 1-7 and October 1-7) letting St. Joseph residents dump yard waste, trash and appliances free at the city landfill, 9431 SE 50th Road, on two full days a year; up to six passenger tires a day off the rim. Bring last year's city personal property tax receipt and picture ID.

    Cost & rules
    • Passenger tires off the rim only; April 1-7 or October 1-7, two days a year per resident.

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  3. St. Joseph Landfill (City of St. Joseph)City service · St. JosephOpen to everyoneFees apply
    How it works

    City-owned landfill at 9431 SE 50th Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64507 (the Census geocoder places it in Center township, unincorporated Buchanan County, outside city limits). Takes solid waste, white goods and tires; $20 per automobile trip, $50 per ton for pickups. Open weekdays 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Cost & rules
    • Gate fees apply; the fee schedule lists special-waste rates but tire rates are not clearly labeled, so check with the landfill (816-253-1120).

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  4. Missouri tire retailer one-for-one take-back (RSMo 260.270)State program · MissouriOpen to everyoneConditions applyFees apply
    How it works

    Whole scrap tires are banned from Missouri landfills. Anyone selling new, used or remanufactured tires at retail must accept scrap tires from customers, one for each tire sold, at the point of transfer, and may charge a reasonable fee. DNR also suggests taking a few tires to a tire dealer and paying the per-tire disposal fee. A 50-cent state fee is added to each new tire sold. Homeowners may put tires in the trash only if cut first.

    Cost & rules
    • Tire sellers must take your scrap tires one for one when you buy tires, at the point of transfer, and may charge a reasonable per-tire fee. DNR says to expect to pay a disposal fee for each tire.
    • Without a tire purchase, other arrangements are needed, such as a scrap tire site or a permitted hauler; these may charge.
    • Whole tires are banned from landfills. Tires may go in household trash only if cut first; burning tires is illegal.

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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

  • Donate (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
    • Goodwill cannot accept auto parts, tires or car batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
    • Goodwill St. Joseph is at 3615 Faraon Street, ZIP 64506; phone (816) 232-0197; hours Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill & Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of St. Joseph
    • Landfill operations include disposal of solid waste, white goods and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • St. Joseph Landfill: 9431 SE 50th Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64507; 816-253-1120; Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Fees (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of St. Joseph
    • Automobiles pay $20 per vehicle trip; private pickups pay $50 per ton with a $25 minimum. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clean Sweep Program (opens in new tab) · City of St. Joseph
    • Clean Sweep: yard waste, trash and appliances are accepted free from St. Joseph residents for two full days a year, during April 1-7 and October 1-7. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Clean Sweep runs the first seven days of April and October during normal landfill hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clean Sweep guidelines (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of St. Joseph
    • Up to six passenger tires per day, off the rim; paint, batteries and tires on rims are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Eligibility is based on city personal property taxes: bring the prior year's St. Joseph personal property tax receipt and picture ID. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.270: Scrap tires, prohibited activities (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
    • Scrap tires may not go in a Missouri landfill unless they have been cut, chipped or shredded. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Anyone selling new, used or remanufactured tires at retail must accept scrap tires from customers, one for each tire sold, at the point of transfer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses accepting scrap tires may charge a reasonable fee reflecting the cost of managing them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR: homeowners may put tires in household trash only if they are cut first (sidewalls cut out, or cut through the tread like a bagel). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires cut in one of the two ways DNR describes are the only tires a permitted sanitary landfill may accept. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR: the 50-cent scrap tire fee applies to the retail sale of every new tire and funds tire cleanups, oversight and grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Burning tires is illegal in Missouri except at DNR-approved facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For large numbers of tires, DNR says to use a permitted scrap tire hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR: for a few tires, take them to a tire dealer or store that sells tires and pay the per-tire disposal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Revised Statutes of Missouri 260.273: Fee, sale of new tires, amount (opens in new tab) · Missouri Revisor of Statutes (Missouri General Assembly)
    • A 50-cent fee is charged on each new tire sold at retail in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The new tire fee is set to end December 31, 2031. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Management of Scrap Tires (PUB2056) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Scrap tires may also go to a permitted scrap tire processor or to another state if handled under that state's rules. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties and cities may have their own extra scrap tire requirements. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: What to Do With Items Banned From Landfills (PUB0186) (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR: retailers must take the tires you replace when you buy new ones, and usually charge a handling fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Without a tire purchase, another arrangement is needed; some scrap tire storage sites accept tires, and they may charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Retailers and storage sites accepting scrap tires may charge a disposal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • DNR keeps a list of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Missouri. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR counts cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil as household hazardous waste when unwanted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DNR points residents to collection events run by their city, county or solid waste management district. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Missouri DNR: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Missouri Department of Natural Resources
    • Missouri has 20 regional solid waste management districts that plan and help run local recycling and waste-reduction services. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The districts help plan and carry out local recycling and other alternatives to disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.

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