Maine guide
How to get rid of tires in Maine
Most Maine transfer stations take passenger tires for a posted fee. Oversized and on-rim pricing varies.
Facts checked against official state and town sources on 2026-11-05.
Statewide context
Scrap tires are regulated in Maine. Residents typically use the municipal transfer station or a tire retailer take-back. Confirm rim rules and tractor tire acceptance before hauling.
Source: Maine DEP Solid Waste.
Town pages on TownDumps
- Augusta - $4 each through 7; tonnage rate if more than 8.
- Biddeford - Car $3; pickup $8; +$5 on rim.
- Falmouth - 1 ticket per tire.
- Freeport - $5 under 17 in; call for larger.
- Kennebunk - $15 to $50 by size.
- Saco - Car tires about $5 to $8 depending on rim; official sources differ, confirm.
- Scarborough - $20 to $80.
- South Portland - $10 off-rim / $15 on-rim.
- Topsham - Car/truck $4 off rim, $8 on rim; larger sizes much higher.
- Wells - $12 to $50, off the rim.
- Yarmouth - $6 to $25 by size.