Minneapolis disposal guide

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. 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.

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