TCEQ Scrap Tire Generator Registration: What Permian Basin Oilfield Operators Need to Know

Oilfield operations across the Permian Basin put enormous wear on tires. From heavy-haul trucks and drilling rigs to frac equipment and service vehicles, the volume of scrap tires generated at oilfield sites can be substantial. What many operators do not realize is that Texas law — enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) — requires businesses that generate scrap tires above certain thresholds to register as scrap tire generators and follow specific storage and disposal rules. Failing to comply can result in significant fines and enforcement actions.

Why This Matters for West Texas

The Permian Basin is one of the most active oil and gas regions in the world, spanning counties including Midland, Ector, Andrews, Reeves, Ward, Winkler, Loving, Pecos, and Crane. With thousands of active wells, pipeline corridors, and support facilities, the region generates more scrap tires per square mile than almost anywhere else in Texas.

Under 30 TAC Chapter 328, any business or individual that generates scrap tires is considered a scrap tire generator. Generators must:

• Store scrap tires properly — tires must be kept in a manner that prevents mosquito breeding, fire hazards, and unauthorized access. Outdoor storage must be managed to avoid water accumulation inside tires.
• Use a registered scrap tire transporter — you cannot legally haul your own scrap tires to a disposal site unless you are also registered as a transporter. Tires must be transported by a TCEQ-registered carrier.
• Dispose of tires at a permitted facility — scrap tires must go to a TCEQ-authorized recycler or processor, not a standard landfill. Most municipal solid waste landfills are prohibited from accepting whole scrap tires.
• Maintain records — generators are required to keep records of tire quantities, transporter information, and disposal destinations. TCEQ Form 10304 (Scrap Tire Manifest) must accompany each shipment.

Large quantity generators — those accumulating 500 or more scrap tires at any one time — face additional requirements and heightened inspection risk. Oilfield sites with multiple vehicles and equipment can reach this threshold quickly.

Non-compliance carries real consequences. TCEQ can issue notices of violation, assess administrative penalties, and require costly cleanup of illegally stored tire piles. In West Texas, where tire piles can accumulate unnoticed on remote ranch or oilfield property, enforcement actions have resulted in penalties ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.

Our Services

Tired Tyres Environmental Services is a TCEQ-registered scrap tire transporter and recycler serving the entire Permian Basin and West Texas region. We help oilfield operators, energy companies, and industrial facilities stay compliant by providing:

• Scheduled scrap tire pickup from oilfield sites, equipment yards, and service facilities
• TCEQ Form 10304 manifests completed and provided with every pickup for your records
• Proper recycling — all tires are processed at authorized facilities; nothing goes to a landfill
• Large-volume and bulk pickups for sites with significant tire accumulations
• Industrial rubber recycling — we also accept oilfield hoses, conveyor belts, and skid steer tracks

Whether you have a handful of worn-out truck tires or a large accumulation from months of field operations, we make compliance straightforward and affordable.

Schedule a Pickup Today

Do not let scrap tires become a compliance liability. Tired Tyres Environmental Services makes it easy to stay on the right side of TCEQ regulations while keeping your oilfield property clean and safe.

Book a Pickup Online or call us at 432-236-1434.

We serve Midland, Odessa, Andrews, Pecos, Reeves, Ward, Winkler, Loving, Crane, and all surrounding West Texas counties. Contact us today to schedule your pickup or ask about volume pricing for oilfield accounts.