If you manage a commercial fleet — whether it's 10 trucks or 500 — tire disposal is one of those costs that adds up fast. Semi tires, super singles, light truck tires, and trailer tires all need to go somewhere when they're worn out. Without a plan, you end up with tire piles, compliance headaches, and unpredictable costs. This guide shows you how to fix that.
⚠️ Fleet Compliance Reminder
Under SC DHEC Regulation 61-107.3, all waste tires must be transported by a registered hauler with proper manifest documentation. Fleet maintenance facilities that stockpile more than 500 tires without a permit are in violation — regardless of fleet size.
The Real Cost of Poor Tire Management
Most fleet managers underestimate the true cost of waste tire disposal. It's not just the per-tire fee — it's the hidden costs:
Storage Space
Waste tires consume valuable yard space that could be used for operations. A fleet generating 100 semi tires per month needs significant staging area.
Labor Costs
Every hour your technicians spend moving, stacking, or managing waste tires is an hour they're not turning wrenches on revenue-generating equipment.
Compliance Risk
DHEC fines for improper storage or using unregistered haulers can reach $10,000 per day. One violation can wipe out years of disposal savings.
Unpredictable Pricing
Without a contracted hauler, you're at the mercy of whoever shows up — and pricing can vary wildly from one pickup to the next.
Step 1: Know Your Tire Volume
Before you can optimize your tire disposal, you need to know exactly how many tires your fleet generates. Track these numbers for at least 3 months:
- ✓ Semi tires replaced per month
- ✓ Steer vs. drive vs. trailer tire breakdown
- ✓ Light truck and service vehicle tires
- ✓ Retread casings that can't be retreaded
- ✓ Blowouts and road damage tires
Once you know your monthly volume, you can negotiate better rates and set up a pickup schedule that prevents stockpile buildup.
Step 2: Set Up Recurring Pickup Service
The single biggest improvement most fleets can make is switching from on-demand (reactive) tire disposal to scheduled recurring pickup. Here's why:
Predictable Costs
Recurring accounts get volume pricing. You know exactly what tire disposal costs per month.
No Stockpile Buildup
Regular pickups keep you under the 500-tire storage limit — no compliance risk.
Less Labor
Your team doesn't have to manage tire piles or coordinate ad-hoc pickups.
Automatic Documentation
Every scheduled pickup comes with a manifest — your compliance records build themselves.
Step 3: Verify Your Hauler's Credentials
This is non-negotiable. Your hauler must be SC DHEC registered. If they're not, and those tires end up illegally dumped, your fleet is liable — even though you paid someone to take them.
Eco Tire Solutions LLC
SC DHEC Registered Waste Tire Hauler — Permit #WTH000541. Signed manifests on every load. Your fleet is always protected.
Fleet Tire Disposal Pricing
| Tire Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Semi Tires | $22.00 each |
| Super Singles | $44.00 each |
| Light Truck Tires | $6.00 each |
| Passenger Tires (service vehicles) | $4.00 each |
| Bulk Roll-Off (10-ton min) | $225/ton |
| Environmental/Compliance Fee | $25 per transaction |
Volume discounts available for recurring fleet accounts. View full pricing →
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