Updated Tire Disposal Fees: $5 for Regular Tires, $15 for Semi-Truck Tires, and $25 for Tractor Tires

Tire disposal is no longer free. A recent change in the law means disposal fees now apply, starting this month.

The updated rates are simple:

• $5 per tire for regular vehicle tires, lawnmower tires, and similar small tires

• $15 per tire for semi-truck tires and semi-truck wheels

• $25 per tire for tractor tires

  
  

This update matters because many people still expect tire drop-off to be free. If the post or notice previously said there was no charge, that information is now outdated. The new fee schedule should be used going forward so residents, drivers, farms, shops, and property owners know what to expect before they bring tires in.

Tire disposal now comes with a per-tire fee based on tire type.

Tire disposal fees have changed this month

The key update is that tire disposal now has a required charge. The change was made because the law changed, and the cost now has to be collected at the time tires are accepted.

That means anyone dropping off tires should be prepared to pay based on the size and type of tire. The fee is charged per tire, not per load, per vehicle, or per visit.

Here is the current fee schedule:

Tire type	Updated fee
Regular vehicle tires	$5 per tire
Lawnmower tires and similar small tires	$5 per tire
Semi-truck tires or wheels	$15 per tire
Tractor tires	$25 per tire

The most common fee will likely be the $5 rate. That applies to regular car and pickup tires, as well as lawnmower tires and similar smaller tires.

Larger tires cost more to handle, transport, process, and dispose of properly. That is why semi-truck tires and tractor tires have higher fees.

What counts as a regular tire

For this fee update, regular tires means the smaller tires most people bring in from everyday vehicles or equipment.

This usually includes:

• Passenger car tires

• Pickup truck tires

• SUV tires

• Van tires

• Lawnmower tires

• Small utility trailer tires

• Similar light-duty tires

  
  

These tires are now charged at $5 per tire.

There may be odd cases where a tire does not clearly fit one category. In that situation, the safest approach is to ask before unloading. Tire size and use are usually the deciding factors.

Smaller tires fall under the $5 per tire disposal rate.

Semi-truck tires now cost $15 each

Semi-truck tires and semi-truck wheels are now charged at $15 per tire.

These tires are much larger than regular vehicle tires. They are heavier, harder to move, and more expensive to process. The added size also affects storage and hauling. A few semi-truck tires can take up as much space as a much larger number of passenger tires.

The fee is still calculated per tire. That means the total depends on how many semi-truck tires are brought in.

Tractor tires now cost $25 each

Tractor tires now have a separate $25 per tire disposal fee.

Why proper tire disposal still matters

Even with the added cost, proper tire disposal is still the best option.

Old tires can collect water, attract pests, and create cleanup problems. They do not break down quickly, and they take up a lot of space when left in piles. They can also become a fire hazard when stored improperly.

Proper disposal helps keep tires out of:

• Roadside ditches

• Fields and wooded areas

• Vacant lots

• Drainage areas

• Backyards and barn lots

• Creeks, streams, and waterways

  
  

Many tires can be recycled or processed for other uses, depending on local programs and available facilities. Even when recycling is not available for every type, managed disposal is still better than leaving tires where they can cause problems.

A clear fee schedule supports that process. People know the cost, the site can follow the law, and tires can move through the proper channels.

The corrected information to share

If the old notice said tire disposal was free, it should be replaced with a clear update. The corrected language can be simple:

Tire disposal is no longer free due to a change in the law. Starting this month, disposal fees are $5 per tire for regular vehicle tires, lawnmower tires, and similar small tires, $15 per tire for semi-truck tires or wheels, and $25 per tire for tractor tires.

This avoids mixed messages. It also gives people the exact rates without requiring them to call or search for more information.

For flyers, website posts, community boards, or public notices, the most important details are:

• The program is not free anymore

• The change started this month

• Fees are charged per tire

• Regular and lawnmower tires are $5 each

• Semi-truck tires are $15 each

• Tractor tires are $25 each

  
  

That is enough information for most people to understand the update and plan their drop-off.