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How to get rid of old tires in Wake County

Take them to the North Wake Scrap Tire Facility or the South Wake Scrap Tire Facility. Cost: free for Wake County residents.

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

North Wake Scrap Tire Facility

Tires only, off the rim, from Wake County

Hours
Monday to Saturday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • Wake County’s scrap tire page also gives 9031 Deponie Drive for this facility.

9033 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

Get directionsCall the county office: Wake County Solid Waste Management Division, 919-856-7400

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Wake County Solid Waste Management Division at 919-856-7400.

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

Source: Wake County: Scrap tire recycling

Rules for tires

Fee
Free for Wake County residents
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Tires only, off the rim, from Wake County.
  • Whole, clean tires off the rim, from Wake County. No cut tires.
  • Bringing more than five? Fill out Part 1 of the state’s scrap tire certification form and give the attendant a copy.

Other places that take tires

Tires in other counties

Sources: Wake County: Scrap tire recycling; NC DEQ: Scrap tires

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