Tire shops
Where can I get rid of old tires or a car battery in Madison or Dane County?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026
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For car batteries, take them to a City of Madison Streets Division drop-off site: East (4602 Sycamore Ave), West (402 South Point Rd) or Central (1504 Quann-Olin Parkway). The City says there is no fee for batteries there, and lead-acid batteries from cars, boats and UPS units go together. Bring proof of residency, such as a driver's license, and note that contractors can't use the sites. For tires, the Dane County Landfill at 7102 Maahic Way lists tires for recycling among its accepted materials. Its page doesn't give a tire fee, so call before you go. The City's fee list also shows a charge for car and SUV tires for residents without City curbside recycling, but its drop-off pages don't confirm tires are accepted, so don't count on it. Source: City of Madison Streets Division, Batteries and Drop-off Site Rules; Dane County Landfill, Landfill Services (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026