Tire Recycling in Aberdeen, MD
Aberdeen does not pick up tires; the City refers residents to tire retailers or the Harford County Scarboro landfill, which charges $4 per tire off the rim.
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Before you go
- Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
- Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
Maryland rules
- Buyers of new tires in Maryland pay a $1.00 fee per tire as of January 1, 2026 (previously $0.80), which funds the scrap tire program. Source: MDE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
- The tire recycling fee is set at $1 per tire from January 1, 2026, may be adjusted for inflation every two fiscal years, and may not exceed $2 per tire. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-228: Scrap tire recycling system; tire recycling fee (opens in new tab)
More Maryland rules (15)
- The tire recycling fee may not exceed $2 per tire. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-228: Scrap tire recycling system; tire recycling fee (opens in new tab)
- The fee applies to the first sale of a new tire by a tire dealer, including tires on new or used vehicles; counties and towns may not add their own fee on new-tire sales. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-228: Scrap tire recycling system; tire recycling fee (opens in new tab)
- Tire recycling fees go into the State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-274: State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund (opens in new tab)
- Scrap tires may be disposed of only through a licensed scrap tire hauler or by taking them to an approved facility. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-228: Scrap tire recycling system; tire recycling fee (opens in new tab)
- Anyone who collects, transports, recycles or disposes of more than five scrap tires a year needs a state license. Source: MDE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
- MDE says to contact a licensed scrap tire recycler or processor, contact your county solid waste division about its collection sites and rules, or hire a licensed hauler for larger loads. Source: MDE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
- Scrap tire recyclers and processors set their own tipping fees, accepted materials and drop-off times. Source: MDE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
- Most licensed facilities charge a fee to accept scrap tires. Source: MDE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
- Since January 1, 1994, scrap tires may not be disposed of in a landfill in Maryland (unless MDE grants a waiver). Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-228: Scrap tire recycling system; tire recycling fee (opens in new tab)
- The 1991 Scrap Tire Recycling Act banned tires from landfills. Source: MDE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
- Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Source: Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab)
- Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
- Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Source: MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (23)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Services
- The Harford Waste Disposal Center is at 3241 Scarboro Road, Street, MD 21154; phone 410-638-3638; open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HWDC Disposal Fees and Information (opens in new tab) · Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Services
- The Harford Waste Disposal Center is open to residential customers only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drivers must present a valid Maryland driver's license with a current Harford County address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Car, SUV and pickup tires cost $4 each off the rim and $8 each on the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are taken from residential customers only, up to five tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk Pickup - List of Acceptable Items (opens in new tab) · City of Aberdeen Department of Public Works
- For tires, Aberdeen tells residents to contact a local tire retailer or the Scarboro Landfill (410-638-3636). Checked October 26, 2026.
- MDE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
- Buyers of new tires in Maryland pay a $1.00 fee per tire as of January 1, 2026 (previously $0.80), which funds the scrap tire program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The 1991 Scrap Tire Recycling Act banned tires from landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Anyone who collects, transports, recycles or disposes of more than five scrap tires a year needs a state license. Checked October 26, 2026.
- MDE says to contact a licensed scrap tire recycler or processor, contact your county solid waste division about its collection sites and rules, or hire a licensed hauler for larger loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap tire recyclers and processors set their own tipping fees, accepted materials and drop-off times. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Most licensed facilities charge a fee to accept scrap tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-228: Scrap tire recycling system; tire recycling fee (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
- The tire recycling fee is set at $1 per tire from January 1, 2026, may be adjusted for inflation every two fiscal years, and may not exceed $2 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The tire recycling fee may not exceed $2 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The fee applies to the first sale of a new tire by a tire dealer, including tires on new or used vehicles; counties and towns may not add their own fee on new-tire sales. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Since January 1, 1994, scrap tires may not be disposed of in a landfill in Maryland (unless MDE grants a waiver). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap tires may be disposed of only through a licensed scrap tire hauler or by taking them to an approved facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-274: State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
- Tire recycling fees go into the State Used Tire Cleanup and Recycling Fund. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Annotated Code of Maryland, Environment 9-1801: Household hazardous waste definitions (opens in new tab) · Maryland General Assembly (Annotated Code of Maryland)
- Household hazardous waste may include agricultural chemicals, cleaning agents and solvents, motor oils, paint, pesticides and preservatives. Checked October 26, 2026.
- MDE: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Maryland Department of the Environment
- Maryland does not regulate HHW as hazardous waste, and federal law allows HHW in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- MDE recommends taking HHW to local HHW collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Maryland counties collect HHW such as mercury, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some counties hold HHW days only once a year; contact your county for the next date and accepted materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
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