Ohio Law Regulates Scrap Time Disposal

Since 1996, Ohio law prohibits all landfills in Ohio from accepting scrap tires for disposal. It is also illegal to burn or dump tires anywhere in the State of Ohio. This ban is part of a comprehensive scrap tire regulatory program established by Ohio EPA that tracks the movement and storage of scrap tires throughout Ohio. The purpose of the program is to reduce illegal dumping and to encourage recycling and reuse of scrap tires. Properly recycled, scrap tires have many uses including safe playgrounds, road paving and floor mats.

Scrap Tires Include

• All motor vehicle tires
• All trailer tires
• All tires containing wire or fiber
  

Loads of more than ten tires may only be transported by registered scrap tire transporters, and may only be disposed of in licensed storage, recovery or incineration facilities. Area businesses, such as tire retailers and auto repair shops that generate large quantities of scrap tires, contract with registered transporters to remove scrap tires and dispose of them in properly licensed facilities. Some of these area businesses also accept tires from the public, usually for a small fee. Several Erie County businesses that accept scrap tires are listed below.

Health Risks from Scrap Tires

Loads of more than ten tires may only be transported by registered scrap tire transporters, and may only be disposed of in licensed storage, recovery or incineration facilities. Area businesses, such as tire retailers and auto repair shops that generate large quantities of scrap tires, contract with registered transporters to remove scrap tires and dispose of them in properly licensed facilities. Some of these area businesses also accept tires from the public, usually for a small fee. Several Erie County businesses that accept scrap tires are listed below.

Where To Take Scrap Tires

On September 23, 2015, the Darke County Solid Waste District will accept scrap tires for recycling from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tires must be separated from trash, as they will be recycled, not buried in the landfill. This one day event will be held at Rumpke. There address is 5474 Jaysville St John Rd. Preregistration is required to participate.  

Preregistration is required.
Our office will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
No late regisrations will be accepted.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Current prices to recycle at the Darke County Solid Waste District Tire Recycling Day are:

Passenger Tires

FREE without rim (Limit TBA per person and per Darke County address)

Semi Truck Tires

$TBA without rim

Tractor Tires -- up to 24" wide

$TBA without rim

In Darke County, the following businesses have indicated they will accept SCRAP TIRES from the public in small quantities. All charge to accept tires, and all accept passenger car tires without rims. Some may accept larger tires, or tires on rims. Call to check.