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How to get rid of old tires in Burke County

Take them to the John’s River Waste Management Facility. Cost: free off the rim; $4.50 a tire on a rim (over 20 inches, $6.50).

John’s River Waste Management Facility

Transfer station for household waste and recycling, and a construction and demolition landfill

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday7 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • From 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays, household waste only goes in the container past the scale house.

2500 Marsh Trail, Morganton, NC 28655

Get directionsCall the center: 828-764-9066

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources: Burke County: Convenience centers and landfill (directory); Burke County: John's River Waste Management Facility (landfill); Burke County: Recycling information; Burke County: Waste Management

Rules for tires

Fee
Free off the rim; $4.50 a tire on a rim (over 20 inches, $6.50)
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Tires in other counties

Sources: Burke County: Recycling information; Burke County: Solid waste, water, and sewer fees, fiscal 2026-27; NC DEQ: Scrap tires

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