A tire disposal fee is a charge applied when purchasing new tires to cover the cost of properly disposing of old or used tires. This fee helps ensure that tires are recycled or disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner, preventing pollution and illegal dumping. The amount of the fee can vary by location and retailer, and it is typically added to the total cost at the point of sale.
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The typical fee for disposing of an old tire when you purchase a new tire at a tire shop is $1-$3 per tire. The fee is regulated or determined by the state, county or city in some places and it appears the national average is just over $1 per tire. It also appears that the larger the tire the higher the disposal fee.
In the state of New York, a $2.50 charge is added to the price of each new tire to cover the cost of disposing of the old tires. The law requiring the fee is due to expire at the end of 2010. Many legislators support the extension of the fee, which has been used to clean up about 80% of 34 million spent tires that had been piling up in dump sites throughout the state. NY generates millions of used tires annually. The disposal fee for old tires in NY typically can range from $0.50 to $2.00 per tire, depending on the repair shop.
Each locality will have differing laws when it comes to tire disposal. The almost all offer a tire amnesty program. From what I have read the best thing to do is drop them off with a tire retailer, you have to pay a small disposal fee, but will save you the cost of a large fine.
You should take them to a disposal centre
If you live in a large city, there is likely a recycling center managed by the solid waste department. Your best bet is to contact them. Also, most tire retailers such as Pep Boys, NTB, or Goodyear will accept tires for recycling; however, there may be a fee for "disposal".
twelve dollars
indirect tax
Because they are throwing away your old tires for you.
Indirect Tax
This is called an indirect tax because the fee is not paid on the new purchase but has the same effect as if it were.
This is called an indirect tax because the fee is not paid on the new purchase but has the same effect as if it were.