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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 Waste tires can be a prime-breeding source for mosquitoes, the primary carriers of the West Nile Virus. The West Nile Virus is a viral disease that can cause encephalitis, an infection of the brain and spinal cord. Uncovered waste tires can accumulate pools of water where adult mosquitoes may lay eggs. One tire can generate thousands of mosquitoes over the course of a breeding season. In addition to being prime breeding grounds for mosquitoes, waste tires may also present a significant risk to public health and the environment should a pile of tires catch fire. Tires are highly combustible. Removing and properly disposing of waste tires will help to ensure that large piles of tires do not accumulate at the facility, eliminating mosquito breeding grounds and lessening the facility's chance of a fire and resulting cleanup. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has prepared a guidance document to help auto recyclers manage waste tires. Much of that information is included in the fact sheet below. You can access the link to IDEM's Compliance Manual for Auto Salvage Facilities under Other Relevant Resources. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (DEM) classifies waste tires as a solid waste. Below is a summary of the requirements that apply to auto recyclers who store waste tires. Storage. If you generate twelve (12) or more waste tires a year, you must keep a record of how you dispose of them. You can comply with this requirement by filing copies of the waste tire manifest forms provided by your registered waste tire transporter. Recording Keeping. If you deliver waste tires to a retailer who is serviced by a registered waste tire management facility, you must keep a file of the paid invoices that show disposal. The law requires records to be maintained one (1) year and the file must be available for review by IDEM. Transportation. You are ultimately liable if you use an unregistered transporter that fails to properly manage the waste tires. If you deliver waste tires to a retailer who is serviced by a registered waste tire management facility, you must keep a file of the paid invoices that show disposal. The law requires records to be maintained one (1) year and the file must be available for review by IDEM. Disposal. Whole tire disposal is banned at landfills, making it necessary to alter tires by shearing across the bead into four relatively equal pieces or by cutting away each side wall from the tread, resulting in three pieces. Some landfills may require additional processing or may refuse to accept any tire material. If you generate waste tires, you must dispose of them using one or more of the following methods:
Links to the Regulations and Forms. Use the following links to view the regulations pertaining to waste tire management. Indiana Waste Tire Management Regulations 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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