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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 Scrap tires provide convenient habitats for rodents. They hold water and become excellent breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry diseases. Improperly stored tires present a fire hazard. They trap oxygen that will constantly feed the flames which emit noxious, air polluting smoke. When tires are illegally burned, oils and soot can run off and contaminate both surface and ground water. This fact sheet will help you manage the tires stored at your facility and how to dispose of them properly. In Maine, scrap tires are classified as “Category A” non-hazardous waste. Permit Requirements. You are exempt from permit requirements if you are a business that removes or accepts tires from motor vehicles, provided that no more than a total of 1,000 tires are stockpiled at any time and provided tires removed from the site are removed by a licensed non-hazardous waste transporter. Transporting Scrap Tires. Transporters of scrap tires must meet the following requirements:
If scrap tires are transported without a license or manifest, the transporter could be subject to legal charges and fines. You may be able to self-transport a very small amount of tires (less than eight). Before self-transporting any tires, contact the ME DEP at 800-452-1942 to determine your eligibility. Manifest System. Any licensed non-hazardous waste transporter hauling tires is required to manifest their waste. A manifest is a three-page document which the transporter fills out and covers the transport of the waste between two locations. The manifest describes the type and quantity of the waste, name and location of the generator, and the name and location of the receiving facility. Legible copies of all manifests are submitted to the Department on a quarterly basis by the transporter. A licensed transporter can be exempt from filing manifests with the Department if the disposal facility accepting the waste is required by its license or regulation to maintain records and to report the quantity and source of the waste received to the ME DEP. Disposal. Make sure tires are disposed of at properly licensed landfills, recycling or other licensed facilities. Recordkeeping/Reporting. It is recommended that you keep your shipping manifests on file at your facility. Links to the Regulations. Use the following links to view the regulations pertaining to waste tire management. Maine’s Transfer Stations and Storage Sites for Solid Waste Requirements Maine – Motor Vehicle Tires Management Requirements Maine – Requirements for the Transportation of Tires 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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