Tires Illegal in Garbage & Drains Take to Landfill Tires can be dropped off at the Western Regional Sanitary Landfill for a disposal fee. The disposal fees for different types of tires are listed below: Car and Light Truck Tires – $3.00 per tire Semi Trailer Truck Tires – $17.50 per tire Tractor Tires – $70.00 per tire Euclid Tires – $175 per ton Commercial Tire Hauler – $175 per ton Leave at the Dealer Tire dealers are well-equipped to properly dispose of tires, so when you purchase new tires, leave the old ones with the dealer. Contact Environmental Health Office If there are no immediate take-back events, try contacting the nearest environmental health office for more information about how to dispose of tires. Ways to Reduce Make Tires Last Longer If you care for your tires, you’ll save money because you won’t need to replace them as often. Check the tread and tire pressure monthly, keep wheels aligned, and rotate tires every 6,000 miles. You can also drive carefully to avoid potholes, debris and curbs. Ways to Reuse Hai Minh Duong / Shutterstock.com UpCycle into Swings or Planters Consider turning old tires into swings or using them to create garden beds or ponds. Here’s a list of DIY ideas for your old tires. Did You Know? Tire Recycling: Three Tons Per Hour
