Wheels for Warmth 2026

Wheels for Warmth: Stacking Tires and Impact For 21 Years

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

(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 we started this program over 20 years ago, I saw an opportunity to keep tires out of our rivers, help Vermonters purchase good used tires for pennies on a dollar and keep Vermonters warm in the winter. It was a win-win-win,” said Governor Phil Scott. “With the ever-increasing cost of winter tires, electricity and heating fuel, this program can make a real difference. But we can’t do it without tires, so if you have 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 31st. Event proceeds directly support emergency heating assistance throughout Vermont provided by Capstone Community Action, BROC Community Action, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA), and Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA).

“For more than two decades, Wheels for Warmth has demonstrated what’s possible when communities come together around a common purpose,” said Mike Casella of Casella Waste Systems. “This event not only helps Vermonters access safe, affordable tires, but also transforms a reusable resource into support for families facing heating challenges. We’re proud to be part of a program that combines sustainability, safety, and compassion to create lasting benefits throughout Vermont.”

Since 2005, Wheels for Warmth has raised over $900,000 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.

"EastRise Credit Union is honored to support Wheels for Warmth for the eighth consecutive year," said Sarah Ricker, Community Relationship Manager at EastRise. "Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our communities by providing warmth, comfort, and peace of mind to our neighbors during Vermont's coldest months."

Tires can be donated Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30:

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

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

Calkins Rock Products, 34 Calkins Dr., Lyndon

SEVCA, 91 Buck Dr., Westminster

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 31 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 www.wheels4warmth.com 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, AT&T, GreenUp Vermont, Vermont Granite Museum, Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing, Norwich University, G. Stone Motors, Poultney Pools, Bennington Sheriff’s Department, WDEV/Radio Vermont Group, Vermont DMV, ADA Traffic Control, Sunbelt Rentals, 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, and child and family development programs in Early Head Start/Head Start. We serve over 10,000 people through these programs each year. www.capstonevt.org.

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.

Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA) For over 40 years, NEKCA has been a leader in serving the three-county region of the Northeast Kingdom (NEK). NEKCA is a critical part of our community – we lift marginalized voices and help to build and sustain connections between neighbors. Most importantly, we are a strong anchor agency supporting our communities in offering opportunities to all people of the Northeast Kingdom. NEKCA collaborates with other local service providers and has experience in how services are best delivered. We have well established, human-centered relationships with our most vulnerable community members in the NEK. Our comprehensive experience and success in outreach with federal, state, and local programs and resources to marginalized populations makes us leaders in this work. NEKCA has an impact in our communities. http://nekcavt.org

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is a 61-year-old nonprofit and community action agency delivering locally driven programs and services that address poverty and economic disparity across southeastern Vermont to build thriving communities. Our mission is to partner with individuals and communities to alleviate the hardships of poverty, provide opportunities to grow and thrive, and eliminate causes of poverty in southeastern Vermont. We pursue this mission through four core program areas: Family Services, Financial Empowerment, Head Start, and Weatherization. We have offices in Brattleboro, Springfield, Westminster, White River Junction, Windsor, and Head start locations in Chester and Springfield. In 2025, we supported over 3,340 people in 1,750 households with more than 4,400 services. www.sevca.org

Contact: Yvonne Lory, Capstone Community Action
Phone: (802) 479-1053

Email: ylory@capstonevt.org

Contact: Vicki Loomis, BROC Community Action

Phone: (802) 665-1721

Email: vloomis@BROC.org

Contact: Jason Rouse, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

Phone: 802-862-2771 ext. 744

Email: jrouse@cvoeo.org

Contact: Heather Alger, Northeast Kingdon Community Action

Phone: 855-663-5224

Email: halger@nekcavt.org

Contact: Jon Megas-Russell, Southeastern Vermont Community Action