Minnesota Tire Recycling Tour
Liberty Tire Recycling recently welcomed a group of 20 visitors from the Recycling Association of Minnesota for an industry tour at its Minnesota operations. Liberty Tire Recycling team members guided participants through each step of the process—from inbound tires to finished materials—showing how scrap tires are collected, processed, and turned into new products.
In addition to collecting and processing tires from tire retailers, autobody shops, and transfer stations, Liberty also supports local governments with amnesty tire drop-off events and illegal dump cleanup efforts. Those activities help protect roadsides, neighborhoods, and natural areas from unmanaged scrap tires while moving collected material into responsible recycling channels.
Why Tire Recycling Matters in Minnesota
Minnesota generates over 4.5 million end-of-life tires each year, which makes reliable collection and recycling infrastructure essential. Liberty collects tires directly from tire retailers, auto dealerships, and other generators, and the company also accepts tires from locations including landfills and transfer centers as part of its broader collection and processing network.
Even with a strong state framework, illegal dumping still occurs. Community amnesty events and targeted cleanup projects help reduce that risk by giving residents easier disposal options and by giving local governments a proven partner when abandoned tire piles are found.
Liberty Tire Recycling in Minnesota
Liberty Tire Recycling operates two key facilities serving Minnesota tire generators and public‑sector partners:
Savage, MN – Tire Collection & Processing
Address: 12498 Wyoming Ave, Savage, MN 55378
Phone: 952‑894‑5280
St. Martin, MN – Tire Collection & Processing
Address: 130 Maine Street, Saint Martin, MN 56376
Phone: 320‑548‑3496
Website: https://libertytire.com/Collection-and-Processing/
These locations are part of Liberty Tire’s North American network, which collects and processes more than 200 million tires annually and converts them into products such as rubber mulch, molded rubber goods, rubberized asphalt components, and other beneficial‑use materials.
From Scrap Tire to New Use
During the RAM tour, visitors saw how end‑of‑life tires become feedstock for crumb rubber, tire‑derived aggregate, rubber mulch, and tire‑derived fuel for use in commercial, residential, and industrial applications. By combining stakeholder education, direct collection services, local processing facilities, amnesty support, and cleanup partnerships, Liberty helps keep tires out of ditches, landfills, and the broader environment—and puts them back into productive use.
Key Takeaways
- Visitors observed the full lifecycle of tire recycling—from collection of scrap tires to their transformation into usable materials.Liberty Tire demonstrates how waste tires are systematically processed into new, practical products.
- Liberty collects tires from retailers, auto shops, landfills, and transfer stations. The company partners with local governments through amnesty tire drop-off events and illegal dump cleanup initiatives. These programs help reduce environmental hazards and improve community cleanliness.
- Minnesota generates over 4.5 million end‑of‑life tires annually. This highlights the critical need for robust recycling infrastructure to manage waste effectively.
- Despite strong systems, illegal tire dumping still occurs. Easier disposal options and cleanup partnerships are key to mitigating this issue.
- Scrap tires are converted into materials used in commercial, residential, and industrial applications. The process keeps tires out of landfills, ditches, and natural environments while giving them new life as useful products.
Learn more about the Recycling Association of Minnesota, by visiting their website.
