Scrap tires are banned from most landfills. Recyclers and many transfer stations accept them for a small per-tire fee, then turn them into crumb rubber, fuel and civil-engineering material.

In Maine we list 6 tires drop-off locations across 6 cities, with the most in Bowdoinham, Falmouth, Fryeburg, Monmouth and Readfield. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Tires Drop-Off Locations in Maine

Bowdoinham Recycling & Solid Waste Department

📍Bowdoinham · 121 Pond Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
📞+1 207-666-3228
🕐Today: Closed
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Readfield Transfer Station

📍Readfield · 14 Recycle Rd, Readfield, ME 04355
📞+1 207-685-3144
🕐Today: 11 AM–6 PM
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Monmouth Transfer Station

📍Monmouth · 126 ME-135, Monmouth, ME 04259
📞+1 207-933-4236
🕐Today: Closed
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Rockland Transfer Station

📍Rockland · 400 Limerock St, Rockland, ME 04841
📞+1 207-594-5414
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Fryeburg Recycling

📍Fryeburg · ME-5, Fryeburg, ME 04037
📞+1 207-935-2660
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Transfer Station

📍Falmouth · 41-123 Woods Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Recycling Tires in Maine: What to Know

🛞 Passenger tires
Car and light-truck tires, with or without rims. Rims on often cost a little more.
🚛 Large/commercial tires
Truck, tractor and off-road tires are accepted at fewer sites and cost more to process.

How to Prepare Tires

  • Expect a per-tire fee — tires are rarely free to drop off.
  • Ask whether tires on rims cost extra.
  • Most sites limit how many tires residents can bring per visit.

Tires Recycling FAQ — Maine

Which Maine cities have the most tires drop-off locations?

The most tires drop-offs are in Bowdoinham (1), Falmouth (1), Fryeburg (1), Monmouth (1) and Readfield (1). In total we list 6 locations across 6 Maine cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle tires in Maine?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Maine directory. County convenience centers and tire retailers are often the easiest option. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off tires?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put tires in my curbside bin?

Usually no — tires typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all tire recycling locations by city, the full Maine recycling directory, or tires recycling in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Minnesota, South Carolina, New Jersey.