First State Tire Recycling
Recycling Center in Isanti, Minnesota
About This Location
First State Tire Recycling (operating with R-T.E.A. Manufacturing) at 1500 278th Lane NE in Isanti, Minnesota, is a scrap-tire processor that recycles and reuses every tire it takes in. The company accepts scrap tires from passenger vehicles and trucks, some recreational-vehicle tires, and bare rims without tires mounted. Drop-off is welcome at the factory office on weekdays, and the facility also arranges scheduled pickups at customer sites through its dispatcher. Non-road-worthy tires are shredded on-site into Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA), marketed as 'Green Aggregate Fill' for civil-engineering uses such as roadway bedding, septic-system backfill, and stormwater management. This is an active industrial processing facility, not a municipal drop-off kiosk; a per-tire fee applies.
What First State Tire Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Tires
What they do not accept
The facility did not publish a list of excluded items; call before bringing anything other than tires or bare rims.
Fees
- Tire drop-off (per tire) — Starting at $1.25 per tire; varies by tire size, whether rims are attached, and other conditions.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in drop-off is accepted at the factory office during business hours for the general public, private businesses, and government entities; no appointment is needed. On-site pickup/removal service must be scheduled by calling the dispatcher at (763) 434-0578.
Programs & events
- Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA) recovery — Non-road-worthy tires are shredded on-site and converted into TDA ('Green Aggregate Fill') used for roadway bedding, septic-system backfill, stormwater management, and embankment support.
- On-site tire pickup/removal — Scheduled pickups at customer locations can be arranged by calling the dispatcher.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the general public drop off tires, or is this for businesses only?
The general public is welcome. First State Tire Recycling accepts drop-offs from individuals, private businesses, and government entities at the factory office in Isanti.
How much does it cost to drop off tires?
Fees start at $1.25 per tire and vary based on tire size, whether rims are still attached, and other conditions. Call (763) 434-0578 to confirm current pricing for your tires.
Do you accept rims, and does that change the price?
Yes, rims without a tire mounted are accepted. Because fees vary based on rims and other conditions, costs may differ for tires still mounted on rims; confirm with the facility before arriving.
Do I need an appointment to drop off tires?
No. Walk-in drop-off is accepted at the factory office during business hours. If instead you need the facility to pick up tires from your location, call the dispatcher at (763) 434-0578 to schedule.
What happens to the tires after drop-off?
All tires are recycled or reused. Non-road-worthy tires are shredded on-site into Tire Derived Aggregate, sold as 'Green Aggregate Fill' and used by civil engineers for roadway bedding, septic-system backfill, and stormwater management.
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