Tires disposal in Connecticut
What Connecticut says to do with tires, read off Connecticut DEEP's own page on 2026-08-19.
Connecticut no longer permits the landfilling of waste tires, either whole or in pieces — state statute treats tires as a special waste, and DEEP names the three volume reduction facilities that process them. Read from Connecticut DEEP · checked 2026-08-19
The burial or open burning of waste tires is strictly prohibited (Iowa DNR).
Scrap tires that are not properly recycled or disposed of can create a public health problem by providing a location for the breeding of mosquitoes (Connecticut DEEP).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the Connecticut DEEP drop-off site finder.
The statute Connecticut cites is R.C.S.A. §22a-209-8 (waste tire storage, disposal and processing requirements).
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: How do you dispose of old tires? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.