How to dispose of old tires in Bloomington, MN
Minnesota bans tires from landfill (MN Stat. 115A.904). Tire retailers must accept old tires when you buy new ones, often for $3-5/tire. Counties run annual tire amnesty events. Never trash a tire — they trap water and breed mosquitoes.
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Bloomington basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics (opt-in). All handled by Republic Services under city contract. Find your day at bloomingtonmn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Bloomington households. Additional items via Republic Services at typical $25-40 per item. Schedule online at bloomingtonmn.gov.
Where to dispose of old tires near Bloomington
- 1
Tire retailer (when buying new)
Most tire retailers (Discount Tire, Costco, Walmart Auto, dealerships) accept old tires for $3-5/tire when you buy new. Often included free in the cost of mounting.
- 2
Hennepin or Ramsey County HHW
Both county HHW facilities accept tires for a small fee ($2-4/tire). Limit ~4 tires per visit. Many counties run free annual tire amnesty events — watch the county newsletter in spring.
- 3
Specialty drop-off (Bridgestone First Stop, others)
Some independent tire shops accept old tires at retail-rate fees even without a new purchase. Calls before driving.
Read the complete tire disposal guide
The Bloomington options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
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