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 Spring Booking Link for your county.
  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 Spring Booking Link Fall Date - City
Anoka Wednesday, May 13th - Andover Book for Anoka TBD
Carver Wednesday, June 3rd - Jordan Book for Carver 8/26 - Jordan
Dakota Wednesday, June 10th - Rosemount Book for Dakota  9/1 - Rosemount
Hennepin Tuesday, June 2nd - Corcoran Book for Hennepin TBD
Ramsey Thursday, May 28th - Maplewood Book for Ramsey 10/22 - Maplewood
Scott Wednesday, June 3rd - Jordan Book for Scott 8/26 - Jordan
Washington Wednesday, May 20th - Lake Elmo Book for Washington 10/22 - Maplewood
All The October Ramsey County event is open to all District residents
and will take place in the evening.		 10/22 - Maplewood

Residents who are having difficulty with the booking software should call the MMCD Main Office at 651-645-9149, Monday-Friday 8am-3:30pm.

Residents who wish to attend an event outside of their county of residence: please call the Main Office. If residents book an appointment outside of their county of residence without calling, MMCD staff will reach out for confirmation.

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. There is no fee for drop-off but 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: