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 New Jersey we list 15 tires drop-off locations across 15 cities, with the most in Atco, Bayville, Bernardsville, Bridgewater and Denville. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Tires Drop-Off Locations in New Jersey

Pompton Lakes Recycling Center

📍Pompton Lakes · 20 Grove St, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
📞+1 973-616-5900
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–3 PM
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Wade Salvage Inc

📍Atco · 382 Jackson Rd, Atco, NJ 08004
📞+1 856-767-2760
🕐Today: 9 AM–4 PM
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Jefferson Recycling

📍Jefferson · 710 NJ-15, Jefferson, NJ 07849
📞+1 973-361-1589
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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Denville Recycling Center

📍Denville · 140 Morris Ave, Denville, NJ 07834
📞+1 973-625-8334
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–3 PM
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Hamilton Township Ecological Center

📍Hamilton Township · 1360-1392 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
📞+1 609-586-0311
🕐Today: 8 AM–3:30 PM
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Lincoln Park Recycling Center

📍Lincoln Park · 370 Main St, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
📞+1 973-694-6100
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:15 PM
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Fair Lawn Recycling Center

📍Fair Lawn · 20-05 Saddle River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
📞+1 201-794-5341
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:15 PM
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Tenafly Recycling Center

📍Tenafly · 153 Grove St, Tenafly, NJ 07670
📞+1 201-541-7325
🕐Today: 8 AM–2:30 PM
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Somerset County Recycling Center

📍Bridgewater · 40 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
📞+1 732-469-3363
🕐Today: 8 AM–3 PM
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Morristown Recycling Center

📍Morristown · 90 Lake Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
📞+1 973-644-4382
🕐Today: 7 AM–3:15 PM
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Middletown Recycling Center

📍Middletown Township · 52 Kanes Ln, Middletown Township, NJ 07748
📞+1 732-615-2090
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Berkeley Township Recycling Center

📍Bayville · Berkeley Township Recycling Center, Bayville, NJ 08721
🕐Today: 7 AM–3 PM
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Recycling Information

📍Ringwood · 60 Margaret King Ave, Ringwood, NJ 07456
📞+1 973-475-7179
🕐Today: Closed
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Pill Hill Recycling Center

📍Bernardsville · 150 Pill Hill Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
🕐Today: 9 AM–2 PM
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Point Pleasant Recycling Center

📍Point Pleasant · 3214 NJ-88, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
🕐Today: 8 AM–3:45 PM
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Recycling Tires in New Jersey: 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 — New Jersey

Which New Jersey cities have the most tires drop-off locations?

The most tires drop-offs are in Atco (1), Bayville (1), Bernardsville (1), Bridgewater (1) and Denville (1). In total we list 15 locations across 15 New Jersey cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle tires in New Jersey?

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