Tire Recycling in Detroit, MI

Tires are not collected at the curb in Detroit. Residents may drop off up to 4 tires without rims per day free at DPW citizen drop-off yards.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a tire in Detroit

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · DetroitNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
How it works
Book online, set out your tire and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Detroit DPW citizen bulk drop-off centersCity service · DetroitDetroit residentsConditions applyFree
How it works
Free drop-off for Detroit residents with ID at DPW Southfield Yard (12255 Southfield), DPW Davison Yard (8221 W. Davison per most city pages; one city page lists 7901 W. Davison) and J. Fons Yard/Transfer Station (6451 E. McNichols), all in Detroit. Southfield and Davison: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April-October, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. November-March. Up to 1,000 pounds per person per day; no construction debris or commercial vehicles. City pages give no ZIP codes.
Cost & rules
- Tires without rims only.
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Places that don’t take tires (1)

Detroit curbside bulk collection · Detroit

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Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.

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Michigan rules

It is illegal to dispose of whole motor vehicle tires in Michigan landfills. Source: EGLE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
A landfill may accept tires that have been cut in half or shredded, cut or chipped. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)

More Michigan rules (12)

EGLE tells residents to find scrap tire collection options in the Michigan Recycling Directory. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
MCL 324.16902: scrap tires may only be delivered, with the operator's consent, to a compliant registered collection site, licensed disposal area, end-user, processor or retailer (among the listed destinations). Source: MCL 324.16902 Delivery of scrap tires (opens in new tab)
People may haul their own scrap tires to one of the allowed destinations. Source: MCL 324.16902 Delivery of scrap tires (opens in new tab)
MCL 324.11514 bars knowingly delivering more than a de minimis number of whole motor vehicle tires to a landfill. Source: MCL 324.11514 Materials prohibited from disposal in landfill (opens in new tab)
Scrap tire transporters and collection sites must register with EGLE every year. Source: EGLE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
Part 169 recognises community cleanup sites: sites run by a local government or nonprofit with an EGLE scrap tire cleanup grant to collect tires from residents at cleanup days or drop-offs. Source: MCL 324.16901 Scrap tires: definitions (opens in new tab)
EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Free Dumping for Detroiters (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit
- Bulk pickup does not include construction and demolition debris, tires, car parts or hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The free DPW drop-off yards are free for Detroit residents and accept up to 1,000 lbs of yard/bulk waste and 4 tires per household per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
2026 Yard Waste and Bulk Collection flyer (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
- Bulk items are collected on the household's scheduled bulk collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
2026 Curbside Collection Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
- DPW's 2026 curbside guidelines list tires and other auto parts as not accepted for bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
Free Citizen Bulk Drop Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Detroit Department of Public Works
- Detroit residents with proper ID may use DPW drop-off centers for up to 1,000 pounds per person per day; no construction debris or commercial vehicles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The drop-off centers do not accept tires with rims or more than 4 tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
EGLE: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- It is illegal to dispose of whole motor vehicle tires in Michigan landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap tire transporters and collection sites must register with EGLE every year. Checked October 26, 2026.
MCL 324.11514 Materials prohibited from disposal in landfill (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
- MCL 324.11514 bars knowingly delivering more than a de minimis number of whole motor vehicle tires to a landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- A landfill may accept tires that have been cut in half or shredded, cut or chipped. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE tells residents to find scrap tire collection options in the Michigan Recycling Directory. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
MCL 324.16902 Delivery of scrap tires (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
- MCL 324.16902: scrap tires may only be delivered, with the operator's consent, to a compliant registered collection site, licensed disposal area, end-user, processor or retailer (among the listed destinations). Checked October 26, 2026.
- People may haul their own scrap tires to one of the allowed destinations. Checked October 26, 2026.
MCL 324.16901 Scrap tires: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
- Part 169 recognises community cleanup sites: sites run by a local government or nonprofit with an EGLE scrap tire cleanup grant to collect tires from residents at cleanup days or drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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