Tire Disposal

Please Note:


In the State of Ohio, it is illegal to transport more than 10 scrap tires at anytime, anywhere, without first obtaining a registration certificate from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.


There will NOT be an Agricultural Tire Collection event in 2024. The District hopes to be awarded a grant to have an Agricultural Tire Collection event in 2025.

Lorain County Residents are able to properly dispose of passenger tires for free at our Lorain County Scrap Tire Collection Sites.

Tires may be dropped-off at any of the following locations, during the days and times listed. During open hours, staff members are available to assist with unloading.


Location and Hours:

Lorain County Collection Center - 540 S. Abbe Road, Elyria

Monday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

New Tire Site - 2601 East 28th Street, Lorain 44055

Operated by the City of Lorain

Tuesday 9 AM - 1 PM 

Must stack your tires in the trailer.


Rules

The following rules apply to all sites, at all times:

  • A driver's license or other acceptable proof of residency is required.

  • Tire collections are provided for the use of Lorain County Residents Only.

  • Tires may be on-the-rim or off-the-rim.

  • Acceptable: Small equipment / passenger car / SUV / minivan / non-commercial van and pickup truck tires up to 20-inch Rim Diameter. All bicycle / motorcycle tires.

  • Not-Acceptable: Racing tires, semi-truck tires and trailer tires, farm equipment tires and any tires resulting from the operation of a commercial business or farm.

  • Drop-off of tires at any times other than those listed above are strictly prohibited; all sites are under video surveillance; violators will be prosecuted.