Ohio Tire Laws

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.


UPDATED: 03/30/18