Tire Recycling in Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield counts tires as bulky waste collected by PSWSU appointment rather than with trash or recycling.

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

3 ways to get rid of a tire in Plainfield

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PlainfieldNo 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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Union County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off eventsCounty service · Union CountyUnion County residentsFree
How it works
Union County Bureau of Recycling & Planning drive-up household hazardous waste events, held several times a year (2026: April 25 and October 25 at UC VoTech, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains; June 7 at UCNJ, 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford; August 8 at Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union), 9 a.m.–2 p.m., rain or shine. Accepts oil-based paint, batteries (no alkaline), automobile tires (8 per household, no rims) and other household chemicals. Latex paint is not accepted. Hotline 908-654-9889.
Cost & rules
- Automobile, motorcycle and bicycle tires; no rims.
- Held on set dates a few times a year.
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Plainfield PSWSU bulky waste collectionUtility program · PlainfieldPlainfield residentsCost not listed
How it works
The Plainfield Solid Waste & Sewer Utility collects bulky waste (furniture, mattresses, tires, kitchen appliances, air conditioners and similar items) by appointment scheduled by the property owner, first come first served. Each property gets two standard bulk disposals (collection or drop-off) per calendar year included with service; on-demand pickups are also offered. Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic. Call 908-226-2518.
Cost & rules
- By appointment, scheduled by the property owner.
Official page (opens in new tab)

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New Jersey rules

Since August 1, 2004, buyers pay a $1.50 fee on each new motor vehicle tire sold in a sale subject to NJ sales tax. Source: P.L.2004, c.46: New motor vehicle tire fee and Local Tire Management Program (opens in new tab)
The Division of Taxation says the tire fee is $1.50 per tire, including a spare sold with a vehicle and new tires sold with repair or maintenance service. Source: NJ Division of Taxation: Motor Vehicle Tire Fee (opens in new tab)

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Recapped tires are not new motor vehicle tires, so the fee does not apply to them. Source: P.L.2004, c.46: New motor vehicle tire fee and Local Tire Management Program (opens in new tab)
Tire fee revenue goes to the Tire Management and Cleanup Fund in DEP. Source: NJ Division of Taxation: Motor Vehicle Tire Fee (opens in new tab)
DEP runs a Local Tire Management Program to clean up abandoned tire piles and give grants to counties and municipalities for that cleanup; it is not a consumer drop-off program. Source: P.L.2004, c.46: New motor vehicle tire fee and Local Tire Management Program (opens in new tab)
Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Source: P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab)
The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab)

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Union County: Household Hazardous Waste (2026 schedule) (opens in new tab) · County of Union
- Union County holds household hazardous waste drop-off events in 2026 on April 25 and October 25 (UC VoTech, Scotch Plains), June 7 (UCNJ, Cranford) and August 8 (Kean University, Union), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Union County HHW events accept automobile, motorcycle and bicycle tires, limit 8 automobile tires per household, no rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
Union County press release: July dates announced for free recycling program for residents (June 24, 2026) (opens in new tab) · County of Union
- Union County describes its seasonal recycling events, including HHW and scrap metal, as a free recycling program for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Plainfield: Other Waste (e-waste, bulky waste, hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · City of Plainfield / Plainfield Solid Waste & Sewer Utility
- Bulk waste includes furniture, tires, beds and mattresses, kitchen appliances, air conditioners and lawnmowers; it is collected by appointment only, scheduled by the property owner. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Bulky waste is collected by appointment only (scheduled by the property owner) on a first-come, first-served basis. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
City of Plainfield: Bulky Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Plainfield / PSWSU
- Plainfield property owners get two standard bulk disposals (collection or drop-off) per calendar year per property, included with service. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
P.L.2007, c.347: Electronic Waste Management Act (as enacted) (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Under the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (P.L.1987, c.102, as amended), each county adopts a district recycling plan to implement the State Recycling Plan goals. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Each county plan designates the materials every municipality must source separate: leaves plus at least three other recyclable materials. The statute does not name a fixed statewide list beyond leaves. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Municipalities adopt recycling ordinances under the county plan and may limit collection of designated recyclables to set hours. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Statutory targets: recycle at least 50% of the municipal solid waste stream and 60% of the total solid waste stream (by 1995). Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
P.L.2004, c.46: New motor vehicle tire fee and Local Tire Management Program (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature
- Since August 1, 2004, buyers pay a $1.50 fee on each new motor vehicle tire sold in a sale subject to NJ sales tax. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Recapped tires are not new motor vehicle tires, so the fee does not apply to them. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- DEP runs a Local Tire Management Program to clean up abandoned tire piles and give grants to counties and municipalities for that cleanup; it is not a consumer drop-off program. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
NJ Division of Taxation: Motor Vehicle Tire Fee (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Taxation
- The Division of Taxation says the tire fee is $1.50 per tire, including a spare sold with a vehicle and new tires sold with repair or maintenance service. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
- Tire fee revenue goes to the Tire Management and Cleanup Fund in DEP. Checked October 17, 2026 (automated check).
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.60 Dry Cell Battery Management Act: findings, declarations (opens in new tab) · New Jersey Legislature (Office of Legislative Services)
- The Dry Cell Battery Management Act requires counties to include used dry cell battery collection in their existing household hazardous waste collection programs. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check).

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