1. No person shall knowingly dispose of waste tires in a landfill
except as provided in subdivision two of this section.
2. No moneys from the waste management and cleanup fund shall be used
to dispose of waste tires in a landfill unless the department has
determined that it is not feasible to convert the waste tires to a
beneficial use. Department-approved beneficial uses of
scrap-tire-derived material for leachate collection systems, or gas
collection systems in the construction or operation of a landfill are
not considered disposal.
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Article 27 - Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste
Title 19 - Waste Tire Management and Recycling
27-1903 - Waste Tire Management Priorities.
27-1905 - Mandatory Tire Acceptance.
27-1907 - Abatement of Noncompliant Waste Tire Stockpiles.
27-1911 - Prohibition on Land Burial.
27-1913 - Waste Tire Management and Recycling Fee.
27-1915 - Use of Waste Tire Management and Recycling Fee Funds.