Questions and answers

Can you get money for scrap tires?

Can you get money for scrap tires?

The first way you might want to consider is simply recycling the tires to recycling centers yourself, many of which might pay you just to recycle them. Tire recycling centers will buy scrap tires, though you won’t get as much money for them. You can expect around $1 to $5 per tire, but that’s nearly all profit!

Can you sell scrap tires?

The easiest way for anybody to recycle used tires is to sell your tires locally on Craigslist and these Craigslist alternatives. Single tires can sell for between $30 and $75 each on Craigslist. If the tire is still installed on the metal rim, you might be able to earn more.

How do I dispose of tires in Dallas?

You may be able to dispose of your own used or scrap tires during a bulky trash collection event sponsored by your local government. A landfill may accept your tires directly, but will usually charge a fee. Use the municipal solid waste facility map viewer to find landfill locations and phone numbers.

How much do scrap tires cost?

Fees

State Tire fee
California $1.75 per tire
Colorado $1.50 per tire
Connecticut none (repealed on July 1, 1997)
Delaware $2 per tire

Will Discount Tire buy used tires?

Discount Tire does not buy used tires, but it may allow you to trade-in your used tires for a credit toward your new tire purchase.

Are used tires worth anything?

The average price for most used tires is around anywhere from $25 to $75 per tire with a complete set selling from $100-$300. Low mileage tires are obviously worth more than tires that are nearly worn out. Large expensive truck tires usually sell for more than the common passenger vehicle tire.

Why you should never buy used tires?

Like helmets, tires directly impact your safety every time you get in your car. The tire could have been driven overloaded, underinflated, or to excessively high speed. Any one or a combination of these factors could lead to internal damage not visible from the outside. In short, the used tire could be unsafe.