A scrap tire, also referred to as a waste tire, is a tire that is no longer suitable for its original intended purpose because of wear, damage or defect. Scrap tires are generated when and where new tires replace unusable ones. Retailers, also known as scrap tire collection centers, are the most common type of generator. Scrap tire haulers transport the scrap tires to processing facilities where the tires are reduced in volume by shredding, cutting, buffing, chipping, baling or otherwise altered so they can be recycled, used for resource recovery or disposed. For a list of companies or individuals who have obtained a permit to transport scrap tires, visit Scrap Tire Haulers.
The Solid Waste Management Law and regulations require certain scrap tire haulers to obtain a Waste Tire Transporter Permit. You are not required to obtain a permit if your activity falls into one of the following categories, provided you do not create pollution, a public nuisance or a health hazard.
Exemptions
- A person who does not haul for consideration (monetary or non-monetary compensation) or commercial profit.
- A person hauling warranty tires or new defective tires to the retailer, wholesaler or manufacturer for adjustment credit or return.
- A person hauling scrap tires that have been generated at their own business or residence, provided that this transportation is done using their own employees and vehicles.
If you do not meet any of the exemptions listed above, then you are required to obtain a Waste Tire Transporter Permit, is issued by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
Length of Permit
The permit is valid for one year from the date of the issuance.
Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Federal Law: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCA) Subtitle D
- State Law: Solid Waste Management Law Sections 260.200 to 260.345 RSMo
- Code of State Regulations: Division 80 – Solid Waste Management, 10 CSR 80
- Commission, Board, Council: Missouri Solid Waste Advisory Board