Warehouses, distribution centers, ports, and manufacturing facilities in South Carolina generate a steady stream of forklift, OTR, and heavy equipment tires. These aren't passenger tires — they're large, solid, or foam-filled, and they require a hauler who knows how to handle them. Here's what you need to know about legal, compliant disposal.
What Counts as an Industrial Tire?
Industrial tires include any tire used on equipment that isn't a standard road vehicle. Under SC DHEC regulations, all of these are classified as waste tires and must be handled by a registered waste tire hauler:
- Forklift tires (solid rubber, cushion, and pneumatic)
- OTR (off-the-road) tires from loaders, graders, and excavators
- Port equipment tires (reach stackers, terminal tractors)
- Mining and quarry equipment tires
- Agricultural equipment tires (tractors, combines, sprayers)
- Skid steer and compact equipment tires
Why Industrial Tires Are Different
Standard tire haulers often won't take industrial tires — or they'll quote you a price that doesn't reflect the actual work involved. Here's why industrial tires require specialized handling:
Size & weight
A single OTR tire can weigh 300–2,000+ lbs. Loading and transport require the right equipment.
Solid vs. pneumatic
Solid forklift tires can't be shredded the same way as pneumatic tires. Processing costs are higher.
Steel content
Heavy equipment tires have significantly more steel, which affects shredding and downstream processing.
Volume
Industrial facilities often generate tires continuously — you need a hauler with a recurring service schedule, not a one-time pickup.
SC DHEC Requirements for Industrial Tire Disposal
South Carolina law treats industrial waste tires the same as any other waste tire. You cannot legally stockpile them on your property without a permit, and you cannot dispose of them in a dumpster or landfill without documentation.
Key requirements for industrial facilities:
- Tires must be picked up by a SC DHEC-registered waste tire hauler
- You must receive and retain a manifest (pickup receipt) for each load
- Tires cannot be stored outdoors in quantities that create a public health hazard
- Burning tires — even on your own property — is illegal without an air quality permit
Eco Tire Solutions is SC DHEC Permit #WTH000541. We provide full documentation with every pickup.
Pricing for Industrial Tire Disposal
| Tire Type | Size Range | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Forklift (solid/cushion) | Up to 12" | $15–$25 each |
| Forklift (pneumatic) | Up to 15" | $10–$18 each |
| Skid steer | 10"–12" | $12–$20 each |
| OTR / loader | 20"–49" | $40–$150+ each |
| Port / mining equipment | 49"+ | Quoted by size/weight |
| Bulk by ton | Mixed industrial | $225–$325/ton |
Prices vary based on quantity, location, and tire condition. Volume discounts available for recurring service. See full pricing →
Setting Up Recurring Industrial Tire Pickup
Most industrial facilities do best with a scheduled service rather than calling each time a tire pile builds up. Here's how we set it up:
- Initial assessment: We visit your facility, assess your tire volume and types, and recommend a pickup frequency.
- Service agreement: We set a recurring schedule — weekly, biweekly, or monthly — with a fixed rate per tire or per ton.
- Pickup & documentation: We arrive on schedule, load all tires, and leave you a manifest for your records.
- Ongoing compliance: We handle all DHEC reporting. You stay audit-ready without any extra work.
Get a Quote for Industrial Tire Disposal
Tell us your facility location, tire types, and approximate monthly volume. We'll get back to you with a firm quote — usually same day.