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Tire Recycling in Madison, WI

Madison takes tires as large items or at drop-off sites ($5-$10 only for residents without City recycling); the Dane County Landfill charges about $4-6 per standard tire.

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

4 ways to get rid of a tire in Madison

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MadisonNo 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. Dane County Landfill (Rodefeld)County service · Dane CountyDane County residents$0.17/lb
    How it works

    Dane County facility at 7102 Maahic Way, Madison area, WI 53718 (the Census geocoder could not place this address in a specific city). Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; Sat 8:00-10:45 a.m.. For Dane County residents.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Tire recycling$0.17 per lb

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Madison large item collectionCity service · MadisonMadison residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Curbside large item pickup scheduled through the Streets Division work order system; set items out on the Sunday you choose. Not available to properties with more than 8 units. Per-item recycling fees (appliances, microwaves, tires) apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Car or small truck/SUV tire off the rim (only if City does not collect your recycling)$5
    Large truck tire or tire on the rim (only if City does not collect your recycling)$10
    • Complete a large item work order first and set items out on the Sunday you chose.
    • The fee applies only if the City does not collect your recycling; City recycling customers pay it through the Resource Recovery Special Charge.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. City of Madison drop-off sitesCity service · MadisonMadison residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Three Streets Division drop-off sites: East, 4602 Sycamore Ave; West, 402 South Point Rd; Central, 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway (Madison). Open to Madison residents and taxpayers with proof of residency; one trip per day, about a pickup-truck load. Electronics and batteries are free; large item and appliance fees apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City (buy a fee sticker beforehand).

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Car or small truck/SUV tire off the rim (only if City does not collect your recycling)$5
    Large truck tire or tire on the rim (only if City does not collect your recycling)$10
    • The fee applies only if the City does not collect your recycling; City recycling customers pay it through the Resource Recovery Special Charge.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

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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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Dane County Landfill (opens in new tab) · Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
    • The landfill accepts waste only from Dane County residents (and Dane County businesses). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted materials include mattresses and box springs, furniture, stoves, washers, dishwashers and dryers (for metal recycling) and tires for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rates and Payment (opens in new tab) · Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
    • Tires are charged by weight at $0.175 per pound ($350 per ton); one standard tire costs about $4-6 to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large items and appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Large items are things too big for the carts, such as couches, mattresses, tables, pianos, tires, microwaves and air conditioners; they can be scheduled for curbside pickup or taken to a drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents fill out a large item work order and choose the Sunday to set items out; the work order must be completed before setting items out. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since January 1, 2025, the Streets Division no longer provides large item collection for multi-family properties with more than 8 units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If the City collects your recycling from a green cart, you do not pay recycling fees for listed large items at pickup or drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large item fees apply both for curbside pickup and at the drop-off sites; those who must pay buy a fee sticker beforehand, as attendants cannot take payments. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items with Fees (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Per-item fees apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the Streets Division; others have the cost covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: $10 for large truck tires or tires on the rim, $5 for car or small truck/SUV tires off the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off sites (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Madison residents and taxpayers can use the drop-off sites; proof of residency or taxpayer status is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Electronics recycling at the drop-off sites is only for people who live or own property in Madison; not for businesses. 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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