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State-Mandated Tire Retailer Take-Back

Operated by State law (varies by state) / tire retailers · Available in: CA, NY, WA, IL

Most states require tire retailers to accept your old tire, at no extra charge beyond the state-mandated disposal fee, when you buy a new one.

How it works

When purchasing new tires, the retailer is generally required to take your old tires. A state-mandated per-tire fee (verified examples: California $0.25/tire, Washington $1/tire, New York $2.50/tire, Illinois $2.50/tire) is added to the sale and funds proper disposal.

Fees

State-mandated per-tire fee, varies by state (see examples above)

Not accepted

Fee amounts and exact requirements vary by state, confirm your state's rate before assuming a price. Not every state has a per-tire fee law, Texas's own statewide fee program expired in 1997 and hasn't been replaced.

Accepted items

Locations that also take tires

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Green Orbyt is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by State law (varies by state) / tire retailers. This page is independent, sourced context to help you decide whether to use the official program, not a replacement for its own site.

Last verified 2026-10-01

Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.

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