Tire Recycling in Milwaukee, WI
Up to five passenger tires per visit are taken free at Milwaukee Drop Off Centers; tires are not collected curbside.
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 (12)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Drop Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- The Drop Off Centers are for City of Milwaukee residents and property owners; current state- or city-issued photo ID is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The tire fee is currently waived, with a limit of 5 tires per party. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling Directory (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- Drop Off Centers accept up to five passenger tires per visit for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
- Yard waste, electronics and TVs, appliances and tires are not bulky waste and must go to a Drop Off Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky pickup is only for properties with City of Milwaukee Sanitation collection service. 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.
- 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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