South Carolina has strict regulations governing how waste tires are collected, transported, and processed. If you generate waste tires — as a tire shop, fleet operator, municipality, or property owner — you're legally responsible for making sure those tires go to a registered hauler. Here's what the law requires and how to stay compliant.
Who Needs a Waste Tire Hauler Permit in SC?
Under SC Code § 44-96-680, any person or company that transports waste tires in South Carolina must hold a valid waste tire hauler permit issued by SC DHEC. This applies to:
- Tire recycling and disposal companies
- Tire retailers who haul their own waste tires
- Scrap dealers who accept tires
- Municipalities that operate tire collection programs
- Any contractor hired to remove tires from a property
Eco Tire Solutions LLC holds SC DHEC Waste Tire Hauler Permit #WTH000541. Every load we pick up is fully documented and compliant.
What the Permit Requires
A permitted waste tire hauler in South Carolina must:
Complete a manifest for every load
The manifest documents the origin, destination, tire count, and hauler information. Both the generator (you) and the hauler must sign it. You must keep your copy for at least 3 years.
Transport tires only to permitted facilities
Tires cannot be taken to a standard landfill or dumped on any property. They must go to a DHEC-permitted waste tire processing facility.
Maintain vehicle and insurance requirements
Permitted haulers must maintain commercial vehicle insurance and keep their vehicles in compliance with SCDOT weight and safety regulations.
Submit annual reports to DHEC
Haulers must report the total number and weight of tires collected, transported, and delivered each year.
Renew the permit annually
Waste tire hauler permits must be renewed each year. Operating with an expired permit is a violation.
Your Responsibilities as a Tire Generator
If your business generates waste tires — even just a few per week — you have legal obligations under SC law:
- Use only registered haulers. Giving tires to an unregistered hauler makes you liable if those tires end up illegally dumped.
- Get and keep your manifests. If DHEC audits your business, you need to show documentation for every load that left your property.
- Don't stockpile. Tire shops and other generators cannot accumulate more than 500 tires on their property without a storage permit.
- No burning. Burning waste tires — even on your own property — is illegal without an air quality permit and is almost never granted.
- No landfilling. Whole tires cannot be disposed of in a landfill in South Carolina. Shredded tires have limited landfill options and still require documentation.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
SC DHEC takes waste tire violations seriously. Penalties can include:
| Violation | Potential Penalty |
|---|---|
| Hauling without a permit | Up to $1,000/day per violation |
| Failure to complete manifests | Up to $500/violation |
| Illegal tire stockpile | Up to $1,000/day + mandatory cleanup costs |
| Illegal dumping | Up to $25,000 + criminal charges |
| Burning tires without permit | Up to $25,000 + EPA referral |
How to Verify a Hauler's Permit
Before you hand tires to any hauler, you can verify their permit status through SC DHEC's online database or by calling DHEC's Bureau of Land and Waste Management. Ask the hauler for their permit number and verify it before scheduling a pickup.
Eco Tire Solutions LLC Permit #WTH000541 is active and in good standing. We're happy to provide documentation before any pickup.
Schedule a Compliant Pickup
We handle all manifests, documentation, and DHEC reporting. You stay compliant — we do the paperwork.