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Tire Recycling in Charlotte, NC

Up to eight car or small-truck tires (rims removed) can go out with a scheduled Charlotte bulky pickup; county full-service centers take up to 5 tires per visit.

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

6 ways to get rid of a tire in Charlotte

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CharlotteNo 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. Mecklenburg County Compost Central Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 140 Valleydale Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    140 Valleydale Road
    Charlotte, NC 28214

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Limit: 5 tires per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Mecklenburg County Foxhole Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 17131 Lancaster Highway, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    17131 Lancaster Highway
    Charlotte, NC 28277

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Limit: 5 tires per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Mecklenburg County Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · 8007 Pence Road, CharlotteMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    8007 Pence Road
    Charlotte, NC 28215

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Limit: 5 tires per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Charlotte bulky item collectionCity service · CharlotteCharlotte residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services curbside collection of bulky items (furniture, mattresses, box springs, appliances, electronics, tires and more), scheduled in advance through 311 (704-336-7600), the CLT+ app or online, for homes that receive city garbage collection.

    Cost & rules
    • Car, motorcycle, van, mini-van and small pickup tires only, rims removed.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. Mecklenburg County North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Charlotte · 12300 N. Statesville Road, HuntersvilleMecklenburg County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    12300 N. Statesville Road
    Huntersville, NC 28078

    Hours

    Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Tires

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Limit: 5 tires per visit.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take tires (1)

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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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling and Disposal Centers (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are accepted with a 5-tire limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are accepted with a 5-tire limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are accepted with a 5-tire limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents display a blue entry sticker (no cost to County residents) and may be asked for proof of Mecklenburg residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are accepted with a 5-tire limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents can recycle the curbside items and most enhanced recycling items at the staffed center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted at the staffed center: household waste, scrap metal, white goods, tires, yard waste, bulk and C&D debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • NON-Mecklenburg County Residential Access (opens in new tab) · Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • People living outside Mecklenburg County may buy an annual sticker for the same services as a county resident; without it they pay for each entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
    • To be eligible you must currently receive garbage collection from the City of Charlotte. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Item Eligibility (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services
    • Tires from cars, motorcycles, vans, mini-vans and small pickups are eligible with rims removed, up to eight per collection. 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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