by tiredtyres | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
In 2025, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) records highlighted that administrative penalties for improper scrap tire storage or manifest errors can reach $5,000 per day. It’s a steep price for a problem that often starts as a small pile behind...
by tiredtyres | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
In June 2025, a West Texas business owner faced TCEQ fines exceeding $15,000 simply because they lacked a documented plan for professional tire recycling for their 400 scrap casings. You likely already know that stockpiling rubber is a massive headache. Between the...
by tiredtyres | Apr 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
In 2024, TCEQ enforcement actions resulted in over $1.5 million in penalties across Texas, often targeting businesses that failed to maintain a proper paper trail for scrap tires. If you’re managing a fleet or a shop in Midland or Odessa, those old casings...
by tiredtyres | Apr 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
A single misfiled manifest in Midland can result in a $50,000 fine from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). It’s a staggering cost for a clerical error that takes only minutes to occur. If you’re operating an industrial site or a fleet in...
by tiredtyres | Apr 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
On June 14, a landowner near Odessa realized that a stack of 450 abandoned tires had become a breeding ground for thousands of West Nile-carrying mosquitoes and at least three western diamondback rattlesnakes. It’s a frustrating reality for many property owners...
by tiredtyres | Apr 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Your stack of 100 scrap casings isn’t just an eyesore; it’s a $5,000 liability waiting for a TCEQ inspector to find a single missing manifest. Since January 2026, 68% of Permian Basin fleets have struggled to find a reliable partner for semi-truck tire...
