If your business generates waste tires — whether you're a tire shop, auto dealer, fleet operator, farm, or construction company — you have legal obligations under South Carolina law. But beyond compliance, you also want the most efficient, cost-effective solution. Here's a breakdown of your best options.
⚠️ Legal Requirement
Under SC DHEC Regulation 61-107.3, all waste tires must be transported by a registered hauler with proper manifest documentation. Using an unregistered hauler — or disposing of tires yourself without authorization — can result in fines up to $10,000 per day.
Method 1: Scheduled Recurring Pickup (Best for Most Businesses)
✅ Best for:
Tire shops, auto dealers, fleets, scrap yards — any business with consistent ongoing tire generation.
💰 Cost:
Per-tire pricing with volume discounts for recurring accounts. Most cost-effective option long-term.
Scheduled recurring pickup is the gold standard for businesses that generate tires regularly. You set up a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule — and your hauler shows up on time, loads the tires, and provides a signed manifest. No chasing, no surprises.
This approach also keeps you under the 500-tire storage limit required by SC DHEC, which is critical for compliance. A busy tire shop can hit that limit in weeks without a reliable pickup schedule.
Method 2: On-Demand Pickup
✅ Best for:
Property owners, businesses with irregular tire generation, one-time cleanouts.
💰 Cost:
Standard per-tire pricing. Minimum 50 tires or $200 minimum charge.
On-demand pickup is ideal when you don't have a predictable tire generation schedule. Call when you have enough tires to meet the minimum, and we'll schedule a pickup. Simple, flexible, and fully compliant.
Method 3: Roll-Off Container Service
✅ Best for:
High-volume generators, landfills, large tire retailers, cleanup projects.
💰 Cost:
$225/ton with 10-ton minimum within 50 miles. Economical for large volumes.
For businesses generating very high volumes of tires, bulk roll-off pricing is often the most economical option. Tires are priced by the ton rather than per unit, which significantly reduces cost at scale.
Method 4: On-Site Shredding
✅ Best for:
Landfills, large tire stockpiles, properties where moving whole tires is impractical.
💰 Cost:
Custom quoted based on volume, site access, and tire types. Includes mobilization and chip hauling.
On-site shredding is the most efficient solution when you have a large tire pile and moving whole tires is logistically difficult. We bring the shredder to your site, shred in place, and haul the chips away. One visit — problem solved.
Learn about on-site shredding →Comparison Summary
| Method | Best Volume | Cost Level | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Pickup | Ongoing | Low (volume discount) | Medium |
| On-Demand Pickup | 50+ tires | Standard | High |
| Roll-Off / Bulk | 10+ tons | Low (per ton) | Low |
| On-Site Shredding | Large piles | Quoted | Medium |
What Every Method Must Include
Regardless of which disposal method you choose, every tire pickup in South Carolina must include:
- ✓ A SC DHEC registered hauler (verify their permit number)
- ✓ A signed manifest documenting the pickup
- ✓ Responsible end-market disposal (not re-dumping)
- ✓ Manifest copies retained for at least 3 years
Find the Right Method for Your Business
Call Jack directly — we'll help you figure out the most cost-effective approach for your volume and situation.