Tire Recycling in Racine, WI
Racine does not pick up tires at the curb; residents can drop off up to 8 tires a week (no rims) at the Transfer Station for $8 each.
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
- Bulky Waste Drop Off (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
- Tires cost $8 each, no tractor tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
- Every visit to the Transfer Station requires proof of residency: a current driver's license or City of Racine property tax statement. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 8 tires per week may be dropped off, rims removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Old tires can be dropped off for $8 each at the Transfer Station at 6300 21st St. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are not picked up at the curb or alley line. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The city notes tire dealers often include old-tire disposal in the installation price, usually no more than $2 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Racine
- DPW picks up bulky items defined as furniture, mattresses, box springs and carpet tied in four-foot rolls; it does not curbside collect appliances, electronics, construction waste or tires. 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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