Who Regulates Waste Tires in Georgia?
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), a division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, regulates all scrap tire activity in the state under Rule 391-3-4-.19 of the Georgia Rules and Regulations for Solid Waste Management.
This rule covers tire generators (shops, dealers, fleets), haulers/transporters, processors, and disposal facilities. If your business touches waste tires in Georgia, you need to understand these requirements.
⚠️ Key Difference from South Carolina
South Carolina uses DHEC for tire regulation. Georgia uses the EPD. The rules are similar in structure but differ in specifics — especially storage limits, pile heights, and fire lane requirements. Don't assume SC compliance covers you in GA.
Tire Generator Requirements
If you generate waste tires (tire shops, auto dealers, fleet maintenance facilities), Georgia EPD requires you to:
- ✅Store no more than 100 scrap tires on-site at any time
- ✅Use only EPD-permitted haulers for tire removal
- ✅Obtain and retain a signed manifest for every load removed
- ✅Keep manifest records for a minimum of 3 years
- ✅Never allow tires to be dumped illegally on your property
Hauler & Transporter Requirements
Anyone transporting scrap tires in Georgia must hold a valid EPD scrap tire carrier permit. Requirements include:
- ✅Valid GA EPD Scrap Tire Carrier Permit
- ✅Signed manifest for every load (origin, destination, quantity)
- ✅Delivery only to EPD-permitted processing facilities
- ✅Vehicle identification and permit number displayed
- ✅Liability insurance coverage
Processor & Facility Requirements
Scrap tire processing facilities in Georgia must obtain an EPD Solid Waste Handling Permit. Key requirements under Rule 391-3-4-.19:
- • Pile height limit: 15 feet maximum for whole tires
- • TDF stockpile: 10 feet maximum height
- • Fire lanes: 50-foot clearance around all tire storage areas
- • Fire plan: Written fire prevention and response plan approved by local fire marshal
- • Water supply: On-site hydrant or approved water source for fire suppression
- • Stormwater: NPDES permit and drainage controls
- • Reporting: Monthly inventory and annual reports to EPD
Manifest Requirements in Georgia
Every scrap tire shipment in Georgia requires a manifest document. The manifest must include:
Eco Tire Solutions provides GA EPD-compliant manifests on every pickup. View our GA manifest page →
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Georgia EPD takes tire violations seriously. Penalties can include:
- ❌Fines up to $25,000 per day per violation
- ❌Mandatory cleanup at the violator's expense
- ❌Permit revocation for haulers and processors
- ❌Criminal prosecution for illegal dumping
How Eco Tire Solutions Keeps You Compliant
When you use Eco Tire Solutions for tire pickup in Georgia, your compliance is built in:
- ✅ GA EPD-compliant manifest on every load — signed and dated
- ✅ Permitted hauler with full insurance coverage
- ✅ Tires delivered to permitted processing facility — never dumped
- ✅ Records retained and available for your EPD inspections
- ✅ One call to Jack — direct answers, no runaround
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