Keeping tires out of the environment, transportation secure, and homes warm with annual tire recycle and resale event

Wheels for warmth is a fundraiser where you can donate your used tires off to be resold at the annual tire sale. Tire drop-off locations are listed below. 100% of the proceeds go to emergency fuel assistance in Vermont. Tires can be donated Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. If tires cannot be re-sold there is a recycling fee for $5 per tire and $10 per truck tire. 

(Barre, VT) If you’ve attended this event before, the myriad stacks of tires will be no surprise to you. What you might not know is just how many ways in which the Annual Wheels for Warmth event offers everyone a chance to make an impact. Attendees can purchase ready to roll, DMV inspected tires at discounted rates. These sales directly fund important statewide programming that keeps neighbors warm through the winter. Additionally, recyclable tires not viable for resale will be donated for agricultural use. 

“When I started this program 19 years ago, I had no idea it would have such a positive impact in many areas. By taking donated tires and reselling them at an affordable price, we’re keeping our riverbanks free of tire debris and Vermonters warm this winter – which is important as we continue to see costs rising for Vermonters and recover from a second summer of flooding,” said Governor Phil Scott. “But, we can’t do it without tires, so if you have used tires in good condition, please consider dropping them off – it’s a great way to help your neighbors and our communities”

The annual event collects tires from around the state to be sold at two area events on Saturday October 26^th. Event proceeds directly support emergency heating assistance throughout Vermont provided by Capstone Community Action, BROC Community Action and Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. 

“Wheels for Warmth continues to be a deeply valuable, community rooted event that we are tremendously happy to be a part of,” says Alison Calderara. “Last year alone, Capstone served 1,885 individuals and families with our emergency heating assistance program. Now, multiply that three, at least, and imagine the incredible impact we can make this year!”

Since 2005, Wheels for Warmth has raised over $720,000 for emergency fuel assistance, sold 27,000 safe donated tires, and recycled 53,000 unsafe tires. The event has also hosted over 1100 volunteers from over 120 companies or organizations, resulting in over 25,000 volunteer hours. 

“Our credit union has been involved in Wheels for Warmth since 2019,” said Rob Miller, president and chief operating officer at EastRise Credit Union. “Helping Vermonters have access to a warm roof over their heads during our cold winter months is how EastRise can make a difference in supporting our communities.  We are proud to support this annual event.”

Tires can be donated Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25:

2 PM – 6 PM  Vermont Granite Museum, 7 Jones Bros. Way, Barre  

Casella Waste Systems, 220 Avenue B, Williston 

Casella Construction, 1385 US-7, Pittsford *NEW LOCATION*

1 PM – 5 PM    Stowe Events Field, 80 Weeks Hill, Stowe

If tires cannot be re-sold there is a recycling fee for $5 per tire and $10 per truck tire. 

Tire sales will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 8 AM-12 PM in two locations: Vermont Granite Museum in Barre and Casella Construction in Pittsford. 

To learn more about the event visit wheelsforwarmth.org or find us on Facebook: facebook.com/wheelsforwarmth and Instagram: @WheelsForWarmth. 

Wheels for Warmth sponsors this year include: Casella Waste Systems, Casella Construction Inc., EastRise Credit Union, Bourne’s Energy, GreenUp Vermont, Vermont Electric Power Company, Vermont Granite Museum, Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing, The Barre Montpelier Times Argus, The Rutland Herald, Norwich University, Maplefields, G Stone Motors, Stone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, WDEV/Radio Vermont Group, Kool 105.1, 98.9 WOKO, Vermont DMV, WorkSafe, ADA Traffic Control, OMYA, and Associated General Contractors of Vermont. 

Capstone Community Action was founded in 1965 and works to overcome poverty by serving people in crisis and creating economic opportunity for people and communities. Capstone’s programs include emergency food, heat assistance, housing counseling and homelessness intervention, savings and credit coaching, business counseling, workforce development, home weatherization, transportation access, and child and family development programs in Early Head Start/Head Start. We serve over  11,400 people through these programs each year. www.capstonevt.org.

About Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is a social services organization with ten distinct yet interconnected programs. CVOEO addresses fundamental issues of economic, social, racial, and environmental justice and works with people to achieve economic independence. Formed in 1965 to carry out the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, CVOEO is a nonprofit organization that relies on support from various sources, including federal, state, and local governments, foundations, corporations, and individuals. With a dedicated and passionate staff of more than 230 employees, CVOEO offers a holistic and client-centered approach to serving individuals, families, and communities and provides vital support to 23,000 Vermonters every year. To learn more about CVOEO, its mission, impact, and programs, visit www.cvoeo.org.   

BROC Community Action’s mission is to provide hope, opportunity and a path forward out of crisis or poverty so our neighbors and communities thrive. We have a two-pronged approach to helping our neighbors in need: we provide assistance to people in crisis and we provide a sustainable path forward. Treating everyone with respect and dignity, we lead by example and advocate for people of low income and those living in poverty. BROC Community Action offers an array of programs and services in both Rutland and Bennington Counties such as our Community Food Shelf, Housing program, Home Weatherization, Crisis Fuel, Micro Business Development, Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Rutland County Community Justice Center; just to name a few. Check out www.broc.org for more details.