Tire Recycling in Franklin, WI
Franklin residents may bring up to five car or truck tires a year to the WM Metro Landfill with a valid ID.
See all 2 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 (10)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Home Haz Mat Collection - Locations and Lists of Items (opens in new tab) · Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
- MMSD only accepts waste generated by households or apartments in Milwaukee County; no businesses or contractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: microwaves, refrigerators, televisions, tires and washing machines. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Franklin 2026 Trash & Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · City of Franklin
- The landfill accepts furniture, carpeting, household trash, construction debris, recyclables and up to 5 tires a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste Management Metro Landfill Regulations (opens in new tab) · City of Franklin
- A valid driver license or state ID is required; Franklin, Town of Norway and Town of Raymond residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Five regular car or truck tires per year. 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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