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Regulations BACK to VIRTUAL TOUR The following fact sheet was prepared by the ECAR Center staff. Once prepared, each ECAR Center fact sheet undergoes a review process with the applicable state environmental agency(ies). You can check on the status of the review process here. Please read the disclaimer on the status page. While we have tried to present a summary of the essential information on this topic, you should be aware that other items, such as local regulations, may apply to you. What You Need to Know Discarded tires are a breeding ground for disease-carrying pests and rodents. Just one tire left outdoors can breed hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in retained rainwater. Mosquitoes are known carriers of encephalitis, the West Nile Virus and other serious diseases. Management and disposal of waste tires is complicated by the high costs of transporting waste tires to authorized disposal sites, and the state's prohibition against landfilling whole tires. Whole tires cannot be buried at sanitary landfills because they do not easily compact or decompose and take up valuable landfill space. Recognizing that Idaho's regulation of waste tires lacked adequate precautions and incentives for proper storage, disposal and transport, the Idaho Waste Tire Law was signed into law on April 14, 2003, and took effect July 1, 2003. This fact sheet will help you manage the tires stored at your facility and how to dispose of them properly. The DEQ provides guidance on their website to help auto recyclers manage waste tires. Much of the information is included in the fact sheet below or you can access the guidance under “Other Relevant Resources.” Idaho’s 2003 Waste Tire law strengthens the ability of the state, counties and cities to regulate waste tire storage and disposal sites. Its major provisions include storage, disposal and transport requirements for waste tires. Idaho’s waste tire law defines a “wrecking salvage business” as any establishment or place of business which is maintained, used, or operated, for storing, keeping, buying, or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts. Storage Requirements. Idaho defines "store" or "storage" as an accumulation of more than 200 waste tires at any time, or to own or control property on which more than 200 waste tires accumulate at any given time, in a manner that does not constitute final disposal at a waste tire disposal site. However, if you meet the definition of a wrecking salvage business and you collect less than 1,500 waste tires for each retail business location, your facility does not fall under the definition of "storing" or "storage" of waste tires. What this means is that if you meet the definition of a wrecking salvage business, you can store up to 1,500 waste tires at each retail business location. Disposal. You may not dispose of waste tires on any public or private property in this state or in the waters of the state except at permitted public or private municipal solid waste landfills which have been approved to accept waste tires in their operating plans. Transporter Requirements. To “transport” or “transporting” means picking up or hauling waste tires. No person shall transport waste tires for storage to any location in the state other than to a:
Links to the Regulations. Use the following links to view the regulations pertaining to waste tire management. Idaho’s Waste Tire Management Requirements When an inspector comes to your facility, there are certain things they check to see if you are in compliance with environmental regulations. It makes good sense for you to perform a "self-audit" and catch and correct problems before they result in penalties. Also, there are some compliance incentives associated with self-audits (see Audit Policy Page). Use the following list to audit your waste tire storage areas and management procedures.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) Most regulations tell you what you have to do to be in compliance, but they don’t explain how to do it. That’s where "best management practices" come into play. BMPs are proven methods that help you to get into compliance and stay there. The following BMPs are recommended for waste tire storage areas and management procedures.
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