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How to get rid of old tires in Buncombe County

Take them to the Buncombe County Landfill or the Buncombe County Transfer Station. Cost: first 10 free; $2 a tire after that, or on a rim.

One of two places in Buncombe County that take tires. The rest are listed below.

Buncombe County Landfill

Open to the public. Fees by the bag or the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • The county lists closings a few months ahead on its calendar.
  • Loads that take more than 30 minutes to unload must be in by 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturdays.

85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander, NC 28701

Get directionsCall the center: 828-250-5462

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source not checked yet.

Sources: Buncombe County: Landfill; Buncombe County: Solid Waste staff directory; Buncombe County: Solid Waste

Rules for tires

Fee
First 10 free; $2 a tire after that, or on a rim
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Open to the public. Fees by the bag or the ton. Open to the public. Fees by the bag; no brush, TVs, or motor oil.
  • Buncombe County’s landfill page also says tires are free only with the state’s scrap tire certification form (up to 20), and $2 a tire without it.

Other places that take tires

Tires in other counties

Sources: Buncombe County: Transfer Station; Buncombe County: Landfill; NC DEQ: Scrap tires

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