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How to get rid of old tires in Carteret County

Take them to any of three drop-off sites in Carteret County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

One of three places in Carteret County that take tires. The rest are listed below.

Otway Convenience Site

Household trash, bulk items, and recycling; no contractors

Hours
Monday to Tuesday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

485 Harkers Island Rd, Otway, NC

Get directionsCall the county office: Carteret County Solid Waste Division, 252-648-7878

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Carteret County Solid Waste Division at 252-648-7878.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Carteret County: Convenience sites; Carteret County: Convenience site hours of operation

Rules for tires

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Carteret County’s convenience site table also lists tires at the Atlantic site.
  • Off the rim.

Other places that take tires

Tires in other counties

Sources: Carteret County: Accepted materials; Carteret County: Convenience sites; NC DEQ: Scrap tires

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