Tire Recycling in Green Bay, WI
Tires are refused at the Green Bay Municipal Garage drop-off sites; the Brown County Waste Transfer Station takes them for a fee.
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 (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Waste Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
- The Brown County Waste Transfer Station is at 3734 W. Mason St, Hobart, WI 54155; all loads must be tarped. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable Waste Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
- Refrigerators and freezers (doors open) and tires are accepted for recycling for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rates & Fees (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
- At the Waste Transfer Station: waste tires $440 per ton; large appliances containing Freon $15 per unit; non-Freon large appliances and microwaves $5 per unit; minimum fee $28 per transaction. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Waste Transfer Station and South Landfill only accept credit cards (MasterCard, Discover, Visa). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk Household Items (opens in new tab) · City of Green Bay
- Green Bay residents can drop off bulk household items at the Municipal Garages (East Side, 1820 Mills Street; West Side, 519 South Oneida Street) with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of Allouez, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, De Pere, Town of Green Bay, Town of Scott, Wrightstown and other towns or villages may not use these sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics, paint, tires and TVs are not accepted at the drop-off sites. 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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