Hopkins disposal guide

How to dispose of old tires in Hopkins, 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.

Want the verified rule for your address in Hopkins?

Type your ZIP at /check and we will show the verified local rule with a citation. Free, no signup.

Hopkins basics

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55305, 55343
Curbside schedule
Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics (opt-in), seasonal yard waste April-November — all through the city-contracted hauler. Find your day at hopkinsmn.com.
Bulk pickup
City of Hopkins provides one free bulk-pickup item per year as part of residential service. Schedule via hopkinsmn.com. Additional items $20-40 each. Spring + fall city-run cleanup events at the public-works yard expand the free options.

Where to dispose of old tires near Hopkins

  1. 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. 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. 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.

Full guide

Read the complete tire disposal guide

The Hopkins 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:

Tire disposal — full guide →
Other items in Hopkins

All disposal guides for Hopkins, MN

Have a different item in Hopkins?

The Hopkins disposal hub lists curbside schedule, bulk-pickup policy, HHW facilities, and answers the most-asked questions for the city.

Open the Hopkins hub →

Sources