Household & Hazardous
Tires
tyres, old tires, car tires, used tires, part-worn tyres
Can you recycle?
Sometimes
Sometimes — tires can't go in your bin. Take them to a tire recycler or auto shop; many garages take your old ones when fitting new tires.
How to prepare
1. Remove the tire from the wheel rim if you can, or ask the shop to. 2. Keep tires with usable tread separate — they may be resold. 3. Stack them for easy transport. 4. Take them to a tire recycler or auto service center, or hand them in when buying new tires.
Common mistakes
Dumping tires or putting them in general waste — it's illegal in most places. Hoarding old tires, which collect water and breed pests. Assuming disposal is free; a small recycling fee often applies.
What happens after you recycle it?
Recycled tires are shredded into crumb rubber for playground surfaces, sports pitches, and road asphalt, or processed into fuel.
Drop-off guidance
Tires go to tire recyclers and auto service centers, and most garages take your old tires when they fit new ones. A small recycling fee usually applies. Tires with good tread can be resold as part-worns.
FAQs
Can I recycle tires?
Yes, through tire recyclers and auto shops — never the bin or curbside. Many garages take your old tires when fitting new ones.
Where can I recycle tires near me?
Use the lookup above to find tire recyclers and auto service centers near you.
Is it free to recycle tires?
Usually a small recycling fee applies per tire, though it's often included when you buy replacements.
Can I get paid to recycle tires?
Not normally, but tires with plenty of tread left can be sold as part-worns instead of recycled.
