U.S. Tire Recycling Fee Schedules: State-by-State Disposal and Recycling Surcharges
Reference for U.S. state-mandated tire recycling and disposal fees charged on new tire purchases. Approximately 48 states impose fees ranging from $0.25 to $5.00+ per tire to fund scrap tire management programs.
This is a regulated fee — required or governed by law in the jurisdictions below.
Overview
Most U.S. states impose a per-tire fee on the sale of new tires to fund scrap tire management programs, including collection, recycling, stockpile cleanup, and market development for recycled rubber products. Fees are typically charged at the point of sale and must be separately stated on invoices. Rates range from $0.25 to over $5.00 per tire depending on the state and tire type (passenger vs. truck). There is no federal tire fee; all programs are administered at the state level. A small number of states — including Alaska and Delaware — do not impose a tire-specific fee.
Fee schedule by jurisdiction
12 jurisdictions with active fee requirements.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | $1.75 per new tire |
| Colorado | $1.50 per tire |
| Maryland | $1.00 per tire recycling fee + $5.00 tire fee on first sales (effective Jan 1, 2026) |
| Oklahoma | $2.90 per tire |
| South Carolina | $2.00 per tire |
| South Dakota | $0.25 per tire |
| Tennessee | $1.35 per tire |
| Virginia | $2.00 per tire |
| Washington | $1.00 per tire |
| Florida | $1.00 per tire (passenger); $2.00 per truck tire |
| Michigan | $1.25 per tire |
| No tire fee states | No state tire recycling fee |
California
$1.75 per new tire
New tires purchased in California
Must be separately stated on invoices per California Public Resources Code Section 42885
Colorado
$1.50 per tire
New tires purchased in Colorado
Maryland
$1.00 per tire recycling fee + $5.00 tire fee on first sales (effective Jan 1, 2026)
New tires sold in Maryland
Fee increased from $0.80 in 2025; new $5.00 tire fee added for first sales of new tires effective 2026
Effective Jan 1, 2026
Oklahoma
$2.90 per tire
New tires purchased in Oklahoma
South Carolina
$2.00 per tire
New tires purchased in South Carolina
South Dakota
$0.25 per tire
New tires purchased in South Dakota
One of the lowest tire recycling fees in the U.S.
Tennessee
$1.35 per tire
New tires purchased in Tennessee
Virginia
$2.00 per tire
New tires purchased in Virginia
Effective Jul 1, 2024
Washington
$1.00 per tire
New tires purchased in Washington
Florida
$1.00 per tire (passenger); $2.00 per truck tire
New tires sold in Florida
Scrap tire program fee; must be separately stated
Michigan
$1.25 per tire
New tires sold in Michigan
Waste tire regulatory fee
No tire fee states
No state tire recycling fee
Alaska, Delaware, and several others do not impose a tire-specific fee
Wyoming, Wisconsin, Vermont, Texas, Oregon, and North Dakota also do not currently impose a scrap tire fee
Enforcement
Retailers who fail to collect and remit state tire fees face penalties from their state's environmental or revenue agency, including fines, back-payment of uncollected fees with interest, and potential loss of business licenses.
Official sources
Related guides
Step-by-step guides for charging u.s. state tire recycling and disposal fees on Shopify.
Shopify compliance
This is a mandatory fee — merchants selling in covered jurisdictions are legally required to collect it. Shopify requires that mandatory fees be clearly disclosed to customers before checkout. Use a Shopify app like Magical Fees to automate collection and ensure compliance.
This information is maintained by the Magical Apps team and reviewed annually. Always consult official government sources for the most current requirements.
Quick facts
- Regulation
- State Scrap Tire Management Fee Laws
- Country
- United States
- Jurisdictions
- 12
- Category
- Recycling Fees
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