How to dispose of old tires in Minneapolis, 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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Minneapolis basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406…
- Curbside schedule
- Color-coded weekly pickup. Garbage every week, recycling every other week on your Green or Blue week, organics weekly (opt-in). Find your day at minneapolismn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- One free bulk-pickup appointment per year for City of Minneapolis garbage customers. Schedule at minneapolismn.gov or call 612-673-2917. Additional pickups cost $30 per item.
Where to dispose of old tires near Minneapolis
- 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 Minneapolis 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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