How to get rid of old tires in Mecklenburg County

Take them to any of four drop-off sites in Mecklenburg County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead. Limit: 5 tires.

One of four places in Mecklenburg County that take tires. The rest are listed below.

Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center

Mecklenburg County residents with a free blue sticker; others pay fees

Hours
Monday to Saturday	7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling at 980-314-3867.

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

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: 5 tires
Residency: Mecklenburg County residents with a free blue sticker; others pay fees.

Foxhole Disposal and Recycling Center17131 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277
Hickory Grove Disposal and Recycling Center8007 Pence Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
North Mecklenburg Disposal and Recycling Center12300 N. Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

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