Tire Recycling in Wilmington, NC

Residents can take up to five tires a day free to the New Hanover County Landfill, off the rim.

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

2 ways to get rid of a tire in Wilmington

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WilmingtonNo 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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New Hanover County LandfillCounty service · New Hanover CountyConditions applyFree
How it works
County landfill and recycling drop-off at 5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401 (Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m.-noon; 910-798-4450). The U.S. Census geocoder places this address in Cape Fear township, outside Wilmington city limits. It takes white goods, tires, scrap metal, car batteries and cardboard for recycling and bulky items such as mattresses and furniture for a fee.
Cost & rules
Fees
More than 5 tires $100
- Up to five tires per day free for residents; tires must be off the rim.
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Fees
More than 5 tires	$100

Places that don’t take tires (1)

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStores · New Hanover County

Before you go

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

More about tires

North Carolina rules

Each county is responsible for disposing of scrap tires within its boundaries. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.58: Disposal of scrap tires (opens in new tab)
Every county must provide, itself or by contract, at least one scrap tire disposal site. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.58: Disposal of scrap tires (opens in new tab)

More North Carolina rules (16)

The county site (or its contractor) may not charge a scrap tire disposal fee, except for manufacturer reject tires or loads without the certificate showing the tires came from a North Carolina county. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.58: Disposal of scrap tires (opens in new tab)
A fee (no more than the disposal cost) may be charged for tires delivered without the certification form showing they came from a North Carolina county. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.58: Disposal of scrap tires (opens in new tab)
The certification form is not required for five or fewer tires brought by someone who is not a tire collector, processor or hauler. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.58: Disposal of scrap tires (opens in new tab)
DEQ: contact your county about scrap tire disposal and scrap tire complaints. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
A scrap tire disposal tax applies to each new tire sold at retail: 2% of the sales price for tires under 20 inches bead diameter, 1% for 20 inches or more. Source: N.C. General Statutes 105-187.16: Scrap tire disposal tax imposed (opens in new tab)
Bicycle tires and other human-powered vehicle tires are not covered by the scrap tire law. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.53: Scrap tire definitions (opens in new tab)
Anyone hauling scrap tires must register with DEQ and get a scrap tire hauling ID number. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab)
Whole scrap tires may not be landfilled in North Carolina. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.58: Disposal of scrap tires (opens in new tab)
The scrap tire tax is a privilege tax on tire retailers, charged as a percentage of each new tire's sales price. Source: N.C. General Statutes 105-187.16: Scrap tire disposal tax imposed (opens in new tab)
70% of net scrap tire tax proceeds are distributed to counties per capita. Source: N.C. General Statutes 105-187.19: Use of scrap tire tax proceeds (opens in new tab)
Counties may spend their scrap tire tax share only on scrap tire disposal or abating tire nuisances. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.54: Use of scrap tire tax proceeds (opens in new tab)
Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Landfill (opens in new tab) · New Hanover County Recycling & Solid Waste
- The landfill is at 5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401; open Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 6:30 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The landfill accepts scrap metals, car/truck batteries, cardboard, white goods (appliances) and tires (off the rim) for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The first 5 tires are free; after 5 tires the cost is $100 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
Alternatives to Disposal (opens in new tab) · New Hanover County Recycling & Solid Waste
- Residents can dispose of up to five tires per day free of charge at the county landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReStore Shop (opens in new tab) · Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
- Drop-off donations are accepted at all locations Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReStore Donate (opens in new tab) · Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
- Not accepted: mattresses, futon mattresses, sleeper sofas, box springs, water beds and tires, among others. Checked October 26, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (Solid Waste Services) (opens in new tab) · City of Wilmington Solid Waste Services
- The city FAQ says tires may go to the county landfill at 5210 US Hwy 421 North. Checked October 26, 2026.
N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.58: Disposal of scrap tires (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Whole scrap tires may not be landfilled in North Carolina. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each county is responsible for disposing of scrap tires within its boundaries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Every county must provide, itself or by contract, at least one scrap tire disposal site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The county site (or its contractor) may not charge a scrap tire disposal fee, except for manufacturer reject tires or loads without the certificate showing the tires came from a North Carolina county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A fee (no more than the disposal cost) may be charged for tires delivered without the certification form showing they came from a North Carolina county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The certification form is not required for five or fewer tires brought by someone who is not a tire collector, processor or hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Scrap Tires (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: contact your county about scrap tire disposal and scrap tire complaints. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Anyone hauling scrap tires must register with DEQ and get a scrap tire hauling ID number. Checked October 26, 2026.
N.C. General Statutes 105-187.16: Scrap tire disposal tax imposed (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- A scrap tire disposal tax applies to each new tire sold at retail: 2% of the sales price for tires under 20 inches bead diameter, 1% for 20 inches or more. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The scrap tire tax is a privilege tax on tire retailers, charged as a percentage of each new tire's sales price. Checked October 26, 2026.
N.C. General Statutes 105-187.19: Use of scrap tire tax proceeds (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- 70% of net scrap tire tax proceeds are distributed to counties per capita. Checked October 26, 2026.
N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.54: Use of scrap tire tax proceeds (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Counties may spend their scrap tire tax share only on scrap tire disposal or abating tire nuisances. Checked October 26, 2026.
N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.53: Scrap tire definitions (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Bicycle tires and other human-powered vehicle tires are not covered by the scrap tire law. Checked October 26, 2026.
NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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