Recycle waste tires to eliminate mosquito breeding habitat.

Waste tires collect rainwater and can become habitat for several types of mosquitoes including species that can transmit diseases like La Crosse encephalitis or West Nile virus. In order to reduce disease risk, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District has enacted a waste tire recycling program to help eliminate a potential breeding source and fulfill our mission of protecting public health. View more details about the program below.

Changes to MMCD Tire Program for 2026:

MMCD will not pick up tires at residences in 2026. Instead, MMCD will be hosting two tire drop-off days in each county. See below for details:

In the year 2026, MMCD will host tire drop-off events around the Metropolitan area, wherein all residents will be eligible to participate. This diverges from MMCD’s previous approach, in which residents were able to request a tire pick-up at their place of residence. After extensive discussion between field and administrative staff, MMCD has determined that transitioning to a drop off-based program will allow greater efficiency in MMCD’s mosquito control and public health efforts.

How to Participate in MMCD Tire Drop-Off Events:

  1. Ensure you meet the 2026 eligibility requirements (see below).
  2. Choose a date from the list below that matches your county.
  3. Click on the "Schedule a Drop-Off" Button (COMING SOON).
  4. Once you schedule your appointment, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with the location of the drop-off.

NOTE: The drop-off event may not be occurring at an MMCD facility. Please refer to your e-mail confirmation for the exact location.

Tire Drop-Off Events for 2026

COUNTY Spring Date - City Fall Date - City
Anoka Wednesday, May 13th - Andover TBD
Carver Wednesday, June 3rd - Jordan Wednesday, August 26th - Jordan
Dakota Wednesday, June 10th - Rosemount Wednesday, September 1st - Rosemount
Hennepin TBD TBD
Ramsey Tuesday, May 26th - TBD TBD
Scott Wednesday, June 3rd - Jordan Wednesday, August 26th - Jordan
Washington Wednesday, May 20th - Lake Elmo TBD

If you are seeking alternative and immediate methods of disposal, please consult our "Other Resources for Tire Recycling" section at the bottom of this webpage.

2026 Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a resident of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington Counties.
  • Limit of 10 tires per vehicle. One person in each vehicle must present a form of ID.
  • MMCD will not collect tires from businesses.
  • Tires must be off the rims and relatively free of debris.
  • MMCD will only collect car and light truck tires.
  • MMCD will not collect tractor, implement, bobcat, semi, or any other large type of tires.
  • MMCD reserves the right to deny any tire pick-up and drop-off request.

City and township officials seeking information on future collaboration opportunities with MMCD: please email us at mmcdmosq@mmcd.org.

Other Resources for Tire Recycling:

There are many other resources for having tires recycled. If you have tires that need to be removed to ensure they are not a breeding habitat for mosquitoes, try one of these options: