The Scrap Tire Problem in Texas
Millions of scrap tires are generated in Texas every year. Here's why proper disposal matters.
Scrap tires generated in the US annually
Scrap tires generated in Texas each year
Of tires we collect are recycled, not landfilled
TCEQ permit required per scrap tire transporter
Why Scrap Tires Are a Problem
Improperly disposed tires create serious environmental and public health hazards. Tires dumped illegally collect standing water, becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, Zika, and other diseases. They are also a significant fire hazard — tire fires are extremely difficult to extinguish and release toxic smoke and oils into the air and groundwater.
Texas State Regulations
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates scrap tire management under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 328. It is illegal to dump scrap tires in Texas. Transporters must hold a valid TCEQ permit, and tires must be delivered to registered processors or end-users. Tired Tyres holds TCEQ Permit #130202 and operates in full compliance with all state regulations.
What Happens to Recycled Tires
Over 90% of the tires we collect are recycled into crumb rubber powder. This material is used in asphalt pavement (making roads quieter and more durable), horse stall mats, promotional items, and a wide range of other products. Recycling tires keeps them out of landfills and illegal dump sites while creating useful materials.
How You Can Help
The simplest thing you can do is ensure your scrap tires are picked up by a licensed, TCEQ-permitted transporter like Tired Tyres. Never dump tires on private or public land — it's illegal and harmful to your community. Schedule a pickup today and do your part to keep West Texas beautiful.
State-Required Scrap Tire Manifests
Every scrap tire pickup we perform is documented with a state-approved manifest — a legally required record that tracks tires from your location all the way to the recycling facility. This is not optional paperwork. Texas law requires that every load of scrap tires transported in the state be accompanied by a manifest issued by a TCEQ-permitted transporter.
When we pick up your tires, you receive a copy of the manifest. This document protects you. If tires are ever traced back to an illegal dump site, the manifest is your proof that you used a licensed, compliant hauler. Without it, you could be held liable for improper disposal — even if someone else dumped them.
Unlicensed haulers cannot provide a legal manifest. If someone offers to take your tires without paperwork, they are likely planning to dump them illegally. Don't take that risk. Tired Tyres provides full documentation on every job, every time.
Every pickup includes a state-approved manifest — your legal proof of proper disposal.
Do Your Part — Schedule a Pickup
It's easy, affordable, and the right thing to do. Book online or call us today.