Permits for Waste Tire Hauling, Storage and Processing
Certain registration, reporting, permitting and financial assurance requirements apply to the transport, storage and processing of waste tires. The requirements are contained in, Regulation 61-107.3, Solid Waste Management: Waste Tires, ., Transportation, Anyone that transports 15 or more tires at one time in South Carolina must be registered as a waste tire hauler and must track the transport using a tire manifest. This requirement applies whether the entity is based in South Carolina or outside of the state. Registered waste tire haulers must provide financial assurance with some exceptions (i.e., a business or person hauling their own tires)., Storage, The storage of waste tires typically requires financial assurance and a waste tire collection permit with certain exemptions. In general, no one may store more than 120 waste tires without a permit. Some businesses are allowed a higher storage limit provided the tires are stored to prevent mosquitoes. For example: A tire retailing business may store up to 1,000 waste tires on the business…, Processing, Anyone who processes waste tires must obtain a waste tire processing permit and supply adequate financial assurance for closure. A "waste tire processing facility" means a site where equipment is used to recapture reusable by-products from waste tires or to cut, burn or otherwise alter whole waste tires so that they are no longer whole. The term includes mobile waste tire processing equipment,…, How to obtain a permit or registration, To obtain an application for a waste tire hauler registration, a waste tire collection permit, or a waste tire processing permit, visit the FORMS page and select Land and Waste Management near the top of the page. Waste tire forms can be found in the table on this page labeled "Solid Waste Compliance."Preventing Mosquitoes
Residents, Stockpiles of illegally dumped or stored tires collect rainwater and provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes that transmit illnesses. You should always drain and recycle waste tires stored at home to avoid mosquitoes. To learn more about preventing mosquitoes, visit, here, ., Businesses, Tires must be stored in a way that prevents mosquitoes from breeding. Inspect the casings - particularly if tires are stored unprotected outdoors - for water. If found, empty the water. If you found mosquito larvae, consider storing the tires indoors or in another area protected from rainfall. Arrange to have them picked up and recycled as soon as possible. In some cases, it may be necessary to…, here, .Tire Dealers/Other Retailers of New Tires
Tire dealers and other retailers of new tires, A tire retailer may store up to 1,000 waste tires on business premises without a collection permit. Used tires managed for resale do not count toward this limit provided they are segregated from waste tires and stored by size in a rack or stack not more than two rows wide in such a manner to allow the inspection of each tire., Tire Fee, The, S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991, imposes a $2 fee per new tire sold to ensure that tires are properly managed and recycled. The statute imposes the fee on motor vehicle, trailer and motorcycle tires whether or not the tire is mounted by the seller. The fee does not apply to farm tractor tires, airplane tires, off-highway machinery tires, used tires, recapped tires, retread tires, lawn mower tires or tires from bicycles, garden…, Tire Fee Refunds and the S.C. Department of Revenue, A tire wholesaler or retailer who delivers waste tires to a permitted waste tire recycling facility may apply to the S.C. Department of Revenue (DOR) for a refund or credit of $1 per tire delivered. A refund or credit will not be approved for tires delivered in excess of the number of new tires sold. It is the responsibility of retailers of new tires to ensure that the tire fee is properly…, https://dor.sc.gov/tax/solid-waste, ., Recycling options for new tire retailers, Permitted tire recyclers will collect tires for recycling and registered waste tire haulers will deliver those tires to permitted locations. SCDES encourages retailers to solicit quotes and references from vendors. For a list of permitted recycling facilities and registered waste tire haulers, visit our, Waste Tire Haulers, webpage. Additionally, many counties have collection centers available to businesses. Contact your, county recycling coordinator, about collection policies in your area. Although delivery of tires to a county collection site does not entitle retailers to the $1 recycling credit, most counties will waive their tipping fee for retailers that can document payment of the $2 tire fee (less 3 percent administrative collection allowance) to the DOR.Where Can Residents Recycle Tires?
Tires in a blue recycling dumpster with the word RECYCLING written on it, Where Can Residents Recycle Tires?, Tires must be recycled. It’s the law. It’s also easy and convenient for residents. In most cases, when buying tires, the retailer will keep and take responsibility for the old tires. In addition, each of the state’s 46 counties accepts waste tires from residents. Visit, RecycleHereSC, to find locations in your community. Call your county recycling coordinator to learn if there are any limits on the number of tires that can be dropped off at one time., Additional Fees, The, S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991, bans the disposal of whole tires in landfills and places a $2 fee on each new tire purchased. The fee is used to properly manage and recycle scrap tires, reduce illegal dumping and encourage new uses for old tires. Counties are prohibited from imposing an additional fee on scrap tires generated within their jurisdiction with the following exceptions: heavy equipment tires from farming, logging…, If You Have Tires Stored at Home..., Improperly stored tires collect rainwater and provide a breeding ground for, mosquitoes, that transmit illnesses. You should always drain and recycle tires stored at home., What Happens to Recycled Tires?, Most scrap tires generated in South Carolina are chipped and burned by permitted facilities in place of other fuel. Tires also are used as a substitute for gravel or other aggregates in septic tank drain fields or other drainage applications. In addition, recycled tires can be made into rubberized playground surfaces, landscaping mulch, truck bed mats, commercial flooring, rubberized asphalt and…Grant Funding for Local Governments
The FY26 grant period is now closed. Please check back in February 2026 for the FY27 grant applications. , If you have any questions, please contact, , swgrants@des.sc.gov, ., Overview, SCDES's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (Office) provides grant opportunities to local counties, cities, towns, or regions within South Carolina that provide solid waste services. Applications are typically available every fiscal year opening in the spring. Any local government or region that applies must have demonstrated a good faith effort to meet the requirements of the S.C.…, Solid Waste Grant Program, The Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program is funded by a $2 fee on appliances and lead-acid batteries charged upon purchase at the retail level. The grant program funds general recycling or waste reduction projects., Cycle:, Annual, Eligible Applicants:, Counties, cities, towns, or regions within South Carolina that provide solid waste services., Award Amounts:, Competitive, Scope:, Projects that can demonstrate a positive impact on a local government's efforts to reach their recycling and waste reduction goals. Contact - Stefanie Vandiver , Solid Waste, (803) 898-1354, The Used Motor Oil Grant Program, The Used Motor Oil Program is funded by a fee of two cents per quart collected at the wholesale level on the sale of motor oil. Grant funding may be used by counties and municipalities for the implementation or expansion of programs associated with the proper disposal of used motor oil, used motor oil filters and used oil/gasoline mixtures by do-it-yourself oil changers., Cycle:, Annual, Eligible Applicants:, Counties, cities, towns, or regions within South Carolina that provide solid waste services., Award Amounts:, Competitive, Scope:, Establishment, expansion and continued operation of used motor oil collection programs for do-it-yourselfer oil changers. This is to include equipment and programs related to the collection of used motor oil, oil filters, oil bottles and oil/gasoline mixtures. Contact - Woody Barnes , Used Oil, (803) 898-1345, The Waste Tire Grant Program, The Waste Tire Grant Program is funded by a $2 fee per tire at the retail level. Of that amount, 50 cents is used for grants to counties or local governments. Waste tire grants are used for costs associated with the collection or recycling of waste tires., Cycle:, Annual with mid-year applications accepted for stockpile remediation., Eligible Applicants:, Counties, cities, towns, or regions within South Carolina that provide solid waste services., Award Amounts:, Competitive, Scope:, Collection and recycling of waste tires as well as remediation of waste tire dump sites. Contact - Woody Barnes , Used Oil, (803) 898-1345Additional Recycling Resources
AASHE CURC Earth911 Food Recovery Network International Alliance of Research Universities: Green Guide for Universities Keep America Beautiful National Recycling Coalition Campus Race to Zero Waste Recycling and Beyond: A College Campus Primer U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA's Sustainable Management of Food WM Think Green Campus ModelCampus Recycling Programs in South Carolina
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina Claflin University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston Erskine College Furman University Medical University of South Carolina Tri-County Technical College University of South Carolina Winthrop University Wofford CollegeS.C. College/University Recycling Professionals Certification
The S.C. Collegiate Recycling Professionals Certification Program is a comprehensive professional development program targeting college/university recycling and sustainability coordinators, solid waste directors, procurement officers, and more. The goal of the program is to provide these professionals with the background, information, and tools to grow and improve recycling programs as well as…Electronics Recycling: Collector Responsibilities
Responsibilities of Collectors Operating Under a Manufacturer E-Waste Program Plan, Collectors are those who collect covered television devices or computer monitor devices at any program collection site or one-day collection event and prepares them for transport. Multiple entities can participate in the program as a collector, including units of local government, manufacturers, and recyclers. By November 1 of each year, a Collector must register with the Department if they wish…Electronics Recoverers
The South Carolina Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Information Technology Equipment Collection and Recovery Act, e-cycle logo transparent Passed in 2010 that banned the disposal of specific electronics in solid waste landfills (Section 48-60-90); effective July 1, 2011. Given that, the legislation established requirements for landfill owners and operators in regards to keeping covered computer and television devices from being disposed of in the state's landfills. Revised on March 4, 2014 to add more…, Covered Computer and Television Devices, The legislation defines covered computer devices to include desktop, laptop and tablet computers as well as computer monitors and printers intended for use by a consumer (Section 48-60-20). The legislation defines covered television devices as electronic devices that contains a cathode-ray tube or flat panel screen the size of which is greater than four inches when measured diagonally and is…, Recovery Requirements, Covered devices must be recovered in a manner that complies with all applicable federal, state and local requirements (Sections 48-60-140 and 48-60-142). Recoverers - persons or entities that reuse or recycle a covered device - must, at a minimum, comply with the, responsible recycling practices (R2), or other comparable industry or governmental standards (Section 48-60-140) as well as the requirements listed in Section 48-60-142 of the Act. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control recognizes that recycling facilities that are (1), R2 certified, or (2) designated as, e-Stewards Recyclers, have satisfied this requirement. E-scrap recyclers of consumer devices must be registered in South Carolina using DHEC Form 2661: Consumer Electronics Recycler Registration Form. Download the following PDF., D-2661 Consumer Electronics Recycler Registration Form, Contact, Email, e-register@des.sc.gov, or call , 1-800-768-7348, .