Tire Disposal

Waste tires generated on the campuses of Missouri State University must be handled and disposed of in accordance with state solid waste/waste tire regulations.

  • All waste tires must be stored indoors to prevent water from becoming trapped in the tires and creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
  • Tires will either be returned to a tire dealer for proper disposal/recycling or will be cut in accordance with Missouri Department of Natural Resources guidance and disposed of into the trash containers. An acceptable method is to cut out both side walls.
  • No whole tires are to be placed into the trash dumpsters.

Contact the Director of Environmental Management for instructions on cutting tires for disposal or assistance in locating a tire dealer for disposal or recycling.