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How to get rid of old tires in Macon County

Take them to any of three drop-off sites in Macon County. Cost: $2.50 a tire for more than five without a scrap tire form, $3.50 a tire on the rim.

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

Macon County MSW Landfill

Weighed on the way in and out. No charge for bagged household waste

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Also closed on county holidays that fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

1448 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC

Get directionsCall the center: 828-349-2077

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 15, 2026.

Sources: Macon County: Solid waste and recycling locations (map data); Macon County: Landfill rules; Macon County: Solid Waste Management; Macon County: Solid waste fee schedule; Macon County: Solid waste ordinance (amended Dec. 10, 2024)

Rules for tires

Fee
$2.50 a tire for more than five without a scrap tire form, $3.50 a tire on the rim
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Off the rim and free of mud and water.

Other places that take tires

Tires in other counties

Sources: Macon County: Recycling; Macon County: Solid waste fee schedule; Macon County: Solid waste ordinance (amended Dec. 10, 2024); NC DEQ: Scrap tires

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