Tire Recycling in Janesville, WI
Janesville residents can drop up to 20 tires a day at the Sanitary Landfill for $8 each (rims under 24 in.).
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
- Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.
Wisconsin rules
- It is illegal to dispose of tires in a Wisconsin solid waste landfill. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
- Since July 1, 2011, waste tires may not be put in a trash container headed for a landfill or for burning without energy recovery. Source: Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab)
More Wisconsin rules (3)
- DNR says the best option for personal vehicle tires is the store where you buy new tires. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
- Almost all new tire dealers take old tires for a service fee. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
- Very few municipalities collect tires; for a few accumulated tires contact your local recycling program or a DNR-licensed waste tire handler. Source: Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (7)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Sanitary Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Janesville
- Janesville residents may take tires, appliances, vehicle batteries, motor oil, metal items and recyclables (including cardboard) to special collection areas at the landfill; fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tire Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Janesville
- Only Janesville residents may drop tires at the landfill: $8 each for rims under 24 in. ($460/ton for 5 or more), $460/ton for 24 in. and larger; maximum 20 tires per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wisconsin DNR: Waste tires in Wisconsin (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- It is illegal to dispose of tires in a Wisconsin solid waste landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR says the best option for personal vehicle tires is the store where you buy new tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Almost all new tire dealers take old tires for a service fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very few municipalities collect tires; for a few accumulated tires contact your local recycling program or a DNR-licensed waste tire handler. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- Since July 1, 2011, waste tires may not be put in a trash container headed for a landfill or for burning without energy recovery. Checked October 26, 2026.
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