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Tire Recycling in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis collects up to three tires per household with the monthly BOAT-E bulk pickup, and city residents can drop tires at the South Transfer Station at no charge.

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

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

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · St. LouisNo 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. City of St. Louis South Transfer Station (resident drop-off)City service · St. LouisSt. Louis residentsFree
    How it works

    City-run resident drop-off at 4100 South 1st Street, St. Louis city. Weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Takes trash, bulk items, furniture, sofas, bedding, scrap metal and remodeling debris, plus BOAT-E items (vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances, tires, electronics), from City residents at no extra charge.

    Cost & rules
    • City residents only: bring a driver's license or state ID and a recent water/solid waste or utility bill. Weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed weekends and City holidays.
    • Loads no larger than a half-ton pickup; no commercial trucks or business, charity, church or nonprofit waste.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. 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.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of St. Louis monthly bulk and BOAT-E pickupCity service · St. LouisSt. Louis residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Once a month, during each area's bulk week, the Refuse Division collects up to three bulk items (furniture, appliances, mattresses) at the curb or alley, plus BOAT-E items: motor vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances, tires and electronics. Included in the $14/month/unit solid waste fee.

    Cost & rules
    • Up to three items a month; set out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your bulk week at the curb (roll-cart areas) or in the alley.
    • Included in the $14 per month per unit solid waste services fee.

    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

  • Prepare for Bulk and BOAT-E Item Pick-up and Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • Monthly bulk pickup takes up to three items, which may include household furniture and appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Put no more than three items out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, at the curb or in the alley behind your home. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky pickup is monthly and included in the $14/month/unit solid waste fee billed quarterly on the water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • BOAT-E appliances include refrigerators, air conditioners and ovens; tires from motor vehicles and trailers are also BOAT-E items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • What Bin Does It Go In? (Saint Louis City Recycles) (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • Tires: up to 3 per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Refuse Collection Rules (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • City solid waste services include monthly pickup of bulky items such as furniture, appliances, tires, waste motor oil and car batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Refuse Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • City residents may bring up to 12 loads a year of trash, yard waste and bulk items to the City transfer station; commercial trucks are not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Dumping hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. except City holidays; closed weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bring a driver's license or state ID plus a recent water/solid waste bill (owners) or other utility bill (renters); renters are eligible only if the owner pays the solid waste fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Loads must be no larger than a half-ton pickup load; business, charity, church and nonprofit refuse is rejected. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • South Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of St. Louis
    • BOAT-E items (accepted at the South station only): motor vehicle batteries, motor oil, appliances such as refrigerators, motor vehicle and trailer tires, and electronics such as computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHWSTL Unacceptable Waste Disposal Options (opens in new tab) · HHWSTL (St. Louis County, City of St. Louis, Jefferson County)
    • HHWSTL: St. Louis City residents may dispose of automotive batteries, motor oil and tires at their transfer stations at no charge. 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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