The 2012 Manitowoc County Waste Tire Collection will be held for two weeks this September.  County residents can drop off tires for a nominal fee at the Manitowoc County Recycling Center from September 10th to the 22nd during normal office hours.

Tires have been banned from landfills for many years.  Because of the high disposal costs, tires are thrown in our woodlands, waterways, along roadways, or in illegal stockpiles. Improper disposal can lead to significant environmental problems such as surface and groundwater contamination, fires which release toxic fumes, and the creation of habitats for pests such as rodents and mosquitoes. Proper disposal will reduce or eliminate these problems! Waste tires collected in September will be shredded and used in playgrounds, horse arena footing and as tire derived fuel. A successful collection may lead to a permanent Manitowoc County Waste Tire Disposal Program in the future.

Manitowoc County Recycling Center

at the Main Office

3000 Basswood Road
Manitowoc, WI

September 10 - 22

• Bring your waste tires to the Main Office during normal business hours.
• Pay in the Main Office before dropping off your tires.
• Tires with rims on will be charged by the pound.
• Collection employees reserve the right to judge, based on size and quantity, whether a customer is charged on a per tire basis or by tire weight.
• Residents and businesses with large quantities of tires should contact the Recycling Center.
  
  

• $2.50 - per car tire or smaller (5 tires or less)
• $3.50 - per standard truck tire (5 tires or less)
• 11 cents per pound ($220 per ton) for:
  • Quantities of 6 or more tires
  • Semi tires
  • Tractor tires
  • Tires on rims