How to dispose of old tires in St Paul, 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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St Paul basics
- County
- Ramsey County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106…
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage (via assigned hauler), every-other-week recycling (Eureka Recycling), weekly organics (opt-in citywide since 2019). Look up your schedule at stpaul.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup vouchers per year per household through the city's assigned hauler. Items beyond that get scheduled à la carte; fees vary by hauler (typical $25-50 per item).
Where to dispose of old tires near St Paul
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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 St Paul 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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