For five tires or less there is no charge for passenger vehicle or truck tires. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that every year 250 million tires are thrown away about one tire for each person. If buried in a landfill, scrap tires can take up as much as 10 percent of landfill space. Scrap tires that are stockpiled or illegally dumped can create health and safety hazards, including mosquito infestation that can spread disease.
Fires involving scrap tires are often difficult to extinguish and can cause air and water pollution.
Although often considered a major liability, scrap tires can prove beneficial when used for energy generation or in the development of new products such as re-tread tires, asphalt, or pipe insulation. Motor Oil Wake County residents can dispose of up to five gallons of used motor oil per trip free of charge. Please make sure the containers are no larger than five gallons and are tightly capped. It can also disrupt sewage treatment plants, reduce soil productivity, and contaminate groundwater. Used oil can be a valuable resource.