| Waste Tire Disposal and Storage OptionsIowa Law and administrative rules provide clear direction on the storage and disposal requirements for waste tires. Land disposal of waste tires has been prohibited since July 1, 1991. The burial or open burning of waste tires is strictly prohibited.
Quick facts on waste tire storage and disposal: - The indoor or outdoor storage of waste tires in limited to 500 tires. Any tire storage beyond this limit will require a permit.
- The open burning of waste tires is strictly prohibited.
- Waste tires, including whole, cut, or shredded form, may not be dumped or buried on the landscape.
- Whole waste tires (pneumatic) are banned from disposal at a sanitary landfill unless cut into pieces of 18 inches or less. A landfill shall accept a properly processed tire for disposal.
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