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Tire Recycling in Burlington, NC

Burlington will not pick up scrap tires. The Alamance County Landfill takes 5 or fewer tires off rims free during scale hours.

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

3 ways to get rid of a tire in Burlington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BurlingtonNo 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. Guilford County Scrap Tire & White Goods Collection FacilityCounty service · Guilford CountyConditions applyFree
    How it works

    County drop-off at 2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro, NC 27406 (the U.S. Census geocoder places this address in unincorporated Sumner township, outside Greensboro city limits). Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., (336) 641-9431. Free white goods (including refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves and treadmills) and electronics; five free passenger tires per household per fiscal year, then a fee per tire. No appointment needed.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Car or light truck tire beyond the free 5$1.17
    Heavy truck tire$5.99
    • Free for up to 5 passenger tires per household per fiscal year (July 1-June 30); extra tires are charged per tire.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Alamance County Landfill and Convenience CenterCounty service · Alamance CountyAlamance County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    County landfill and convenience center at 2701 Austin Quarter Road, Graham, NC 27253 (the U.S. Census geocoder places it in Thompson township, outside any incorporated place). Convenience center open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (cash only); scales Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon. Phone 336-376-8902.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Ineligible tires, per ton$76
    • Free for 5 or fewer tires off rims; ineligible tires are $76 per ton. Scale hours only.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take tires (1)
  • Burlington bulk trash collection · Burlington

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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North Carolina rules

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Scrap Tire Disposal (opens in new tab) · Guilford County Environmental Services
    • Residents may dispose of 5 passenger vehicle tires per household per fiscal year at no charge, and pay a fee for each additional tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees from 7/1/26: car and light truck tires $1.17 each, heavy truck tires $5.99 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Disposal (opens in new tab) · Guilford County Environmental Services
    • Everyone in Guilford County has free electronics recycling at the Bishop Road facility, among other sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Operation Overview (opens in new tab) · Alamance County Landfill
    • Trash/garbage is only accepted from Alamance County residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No charge for 5 or fewer tires off rims; ineligible tires cost $76 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Fee Schedule (opens in new tab) · Alamance County Landfill
    • Tires and metal are only accepted during scale operational hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Burlington Public Works
    • Banned landfill items, including scrap tires, e-waste (computers, televisions) and lead acid batteries, will not be picked up. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk trash will not be collected from businesses or institutions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.58: Disposal of scrap tires (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • Whole scrap tires may not be landfilled in North Carolina. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Each county is responsible for disposing of scrap tires within its boundaries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Every county must provide, itself or by contract, at least one scrap tire disposal site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The county site (or its contractor) may not charge a scrap tire disposal fee, except for manufacturer reject tires or loads without the certificate showing the tires came from a North Carolina county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A fee (no more than the disposal cost) may be charged for tires delivered without the certification form showing they came from a North Carolina county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The certification form is not required for five or fewer tires brought by someone who is not a tire collector, processor or hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • DEQ: contact your county about scrap tire disposal and scrap tire complaints. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Anyone hauling scrap tires must register with DEQ and get a scrap tire hauling ID number. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 105-187.16: Scrap tire disposal tax imposed (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • A scrap tire disposal tax applies to each new tire sold at retail: 2% of the sales price for tires under 20 inches bead diameter, 1% for 20 inches or more. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The scrap tire tax is a privilege tax on tire retailers, charged as a percentage of each new tire's sales price. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 105-187.19: Use of scrap tire tax proceeds (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • 70% of net scrap tire tax proceeds are distributed to counties per capita. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.54: Use of scrap tire tax proceeds (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • Counties may spend their scrap tire tax share only on scrap tire disposal or abating tire nuisances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.53: Scrap tire definitions (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
    • Bicycle tires and other human-powered vehicle tires are not covered by the scrap tire law. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
    • Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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