Tire Recycling in Appleton, WI
Appleton collects car tires (18 inches or smaller, no rims) at the curb with a $12 sticker, limit four, or at the Glendale Avenue site.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
- Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
Wisconsin rules
- It is illegal to dispose of tires in a Wisconsin solid waste landfill. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
- Since July 1, 2011, waste tires may not be put in a trash container headed for a landfill or for burning without energy recovery. Source: Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab)
More Wisconsin rules (3)
- DNR says the best option for personal vehicle tires is the store where you buy new tires. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
- Almost all new tire dealers take old tires for a service fee. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
- Very few municipalities collect tires; for a few accumulated tires contact your local recycling program or a DNR-licensed waste tire handler. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (14)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Hours/Location (opens in new tab) · Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste
- The Drop-Off Site (Resource Recovery Park) is at 1919 Holland Road (Gate #3), Appleton, WI 54911; Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cash, debit or credit card are accepted; open loads must be tarped or a $10 fee applies. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 2026 Disposal Rates (opens in new tab) · Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste
- You do not have to live in Outagamie County to use the Drop-Off Site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs are $5 each ($100 per ton for 5 or more); tires are $12 each ($425 per ton for 5 or more). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Garbage (opens in new tab) · City of Appleton
- Tires 18 inches or smaller without rims are picked up curbside on garbage day with a $12 prepaid sticker per tire, limit 4 per household; tires are also accepted at the Glendale Avenue site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Yard Waste Sites (opens in new tab) · City of Appleton
- At the Glendale site: Freon appliance $30, non-Freon appliance $25, metal free, tire (18 inches or less, no rims) $12; cash or check only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential use only, no contractors or commercial properties; be prepared to show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Both sites accept cash or check; credit and debit cards are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Glendale Yard Waste Site, 2625 E. Glendale Ave.: summer season open Friday-Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; winter season (December 7-March 31) Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- It is illegal to dispose of tires in a Wisconsin solid waste landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR says the best option for personal vehicle tires is the store where you buy new tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Almost all new tire dealers take old tires for a service fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very few municipalities collect tires; for a few accumulated tires contact your local recycling program or a DNR-licensed waste tire handler. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- Since July 1, 2011, waste tires may not be put in a trash container headed for a landfill or for burning without energy recovery. Checked October 26, 2026.
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