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 North Carolina we list 16 tires drop-off locations across 15 cities, with the most in Chapel Hill, Bakersville, Benson, Bolton and Boone. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Tires Drop-Off Locations in North Carolina

Hunt's Auto Parts

📍Mt View Church Rd Asheboro · 1137 Mt View Church Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205
📞+1 336-629-3811
🕐Today: 8 AM–5:30 PM
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North Wake Scrap Tire Facility

📍Deponie Dr Raleigh · 9033 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
📞+1 919-856-7400
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Liberty Tire Recycling Llc

📍Mckoy Town Rd Cameron · 1616 McKoy Town Rd, Cameron, NC 28326
📞+1 919-499-2301
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Liberty Tire Recycling

📍Sanford · 6015 Enterprise Park Dr, Sanford, NC 27330
📞+1 888-372-0883
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Ferguson Rd.

📍Chapel Hill · 1616 Ferguson Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
📞+1 919-968-2788
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Walnut Grove Church Rd.

📍Hillsborough · 3605 Walnut Grove Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
📞+1 919-968-2788
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Eubanks Rd

📍Chapel Hill · 1518 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
📞+1 919-968-2788
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Watauga Recycling Center

📍Boone · 336 Landfill Rd, Boone, NC 28607
📞+1 828-264-4885
🕐Today: 6:30 AM–7 PM
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North Mecklenburg Recycling Center

📍Huntersville · N, 12300 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
📞+1 980-314-3867
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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Johnston County Airport Convenience Center

📍Smithfield · 3505 Swift Creek Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
📞+1 919-938-4750
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Columbus County Recycling Center

📍Bolton · 10 Byrdville Freeman Rd, Bolton, NC 28423
📞+1 910-655-5465
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Mitchell County Recycling Center

📍Bakersville · 2771-2201 S North Carolina 226, Bakersville, NC 28705
🕐Today: 6:30 AM–7 PM
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Joco Recycling Convenience Center Oak Grove Inn

📍Selma · 5641 US-301, Selma, NC 27576
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Johnston County Barber Mill Convenience Center

📍Clayton · 369 Barber Mill Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
🕐Today: 8 AM–7 PM
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South Johnston Convenience Center

📍Benson · South, 10580 US-301, Benson, NC 27504
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Coleridge Convenience Site

📍Coleridge · 4717 Holly Spring Rd, Coleridge, NC 27316
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Recycling Tires in North Carolina: 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 — North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most tires drop-off locations?

The most tires drop-offs are in Chapel Hill (2), Bakersville (1), Benson (1), Bolton (1) and Boone (1). In total we list 16 locations across 15 North Carolina cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle tires in North Carolina?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full North Carolina 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 North Carolina recycling directory, or tires recycling in Massachusetts, Minnesota, South Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire.