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How to get rid of old tires in Rutherford County

Take them to the Rutherford County Landfill. Cost: $3 each for car and motorcycle tires, $10 for truck tires, $20 for tractor tires, $1 for mower tires.

Rutherford County Landfill

Everyone pays by weight, churches and schools included

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

656 Laurel Hill Dr., Rutherfordton, NC 28139

At the end of Laurel Hill Drive, reached only by Industrial Drive off US 221 South

Get directionsCall the center: 828-287-6125

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

Sources: Rutherford County: Solid Waste; Rutherford County: 2026 landfill and convenience center holiday calendar

Rules for tires

Fee
$3 each for car and motorcycle tires, $10 for truck tires, $20 for tractor tires, $1 for mower tires
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Everyone pays by weight, churches and schools included.
  • Off the rim; tires on rims go on the metal pile at the metal rate. Everyone, residents included, crosses the scales and turns in paperwork at the office before unloading.

Tires in other counties

Sources: Rutherford County: Solid Waste; NC DEQ: Scrap tires

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