The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)- www.rma.org/scrap_tires/ The Institute of Scrap Recyclers (ISRI)- www.isri.org The Scrap Tire News- www.scraptirenews.com The U. S. EPA- www.epa.gov
Becoming a Scrap Tire Hauler: To begin as a hauler, apply for a local business license, secure a licensed dropoff location or processor and then apply to DEQ using the Waste Tire Program Hauler Registration form.
Becoming a Scrap Tire Processor: To become a processor, the first step is to determine the type of processing operation, the processing location, and the market for the resulting material. Then, contact your local DEQ Regional Office on the permitting requirements.
Of particular interest to potential processors is an RMA publication entitled Considerations for Starting a Scrap Tire Company: A Blueprint for Planning a Business Strategy. This publication can be reached directly at https://rma.org/publications/