Waste Tires
Nevada Solid Waste Waste Tires Overview:
Nevada generates approximately 2 million waste tires annually. While some are reused or recycled, the majority are landfilled. In the early 1990s, NDEP established a waste tire management program under NAC 444A.200–444A.470 with the goal of minimizing public health and environmental risks from improper storage and disposal, and keeping tires out of illegal dumps.
In 2009, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 186 to strengthen the program. Under the amended statutes, waste tires generated in a county where a permitted waste tire management facility is located must be diverted to that facility for processing rather than landfilling. The full statutory framework, including exceptions, can be found in NRS 444.505–509.
Jurisdictional Authority
Waste tire management is regulated by three authorities depending on location. Facilities and haulers operating in Clark or Washoe County must contact the respective health district directly.
| Authority | Jurisdiction | For More Information |
| Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) | All counties except Clark and Washoe | Website: NDEP-BSMM Solid Waste Program Phone: (775) 687-9462 |
| Southern Nevada Health District | Clark County | Website: Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) Phone: (702) 759-0600 |
| Northern Nevada Public Health | Washoe County | Website: Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) Phone: (775) 328-2434 |
Waste Tire Management Facilities
Facilities that store, process, or dispose of waste tires outside of Clark and Washoe Counties must obtain a permit from NDEP. Permits are issued for a 5-year term with an application fee of $2,500. See Permitting Requirements & Fees and Application Forms & Guidance for submittal requirements. Regulatory standards are defined under NAC 444A.210.
See Facilities for a list of permitted waste tire management facilities regulated by NDEP. Contact the Solid Waste Branch to confirm current permit status.
Waste Tire Haulers
Any person or business transporting waste tires within NDEP jurisdiction must register as a waste tire hauler under NAC 444A.440. The Nevada Division of Environemntal Protection (NDEP) registers waste tire haulers statewide, except for those operating in Clark and Washoe Counties. Waste tire haulers intending to do business in either Clark or Washoe County must register with their health districts prior to operating in those areas. Below is a table of active NDEP-BSMM registered waste tire haulers:
| ID# | Name | Address | Contact |
| NDEP-020 | Liberty / Lakin Tire Recycling | 15305 Spring Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 | P: (801) 364-7900 E: rcurtis@libertytire.com |
| NDEP-024 | Carson Demolition | 2570 Fir Lane, Silver Springs, NV 89429 | P: (775) 882-4692 E: info@carsondemolition.com |
| NDEP-025 | NV Recycling LLC | 5834 Sheep Drive, Carson City, NV 89701 | P: (775) 813-5508 E: info@nvrecycling.com |