Do landfills regulate tire disposal?
Individual landfills retain the authority to decide on the types and conditions of wastes accepted as long as compliance with state issued permits and approved operation plans are maintained. Some landfills have requirements for cutting tires into 2-4 pieces before acceptance. The Flathead County Solid Waste District is the only landfill that has banned tires. Most of Flathead County’s tires now get disposed of in nearby monofills. (Monofills are landfills that only accept and bury tires.) The Community Services Bureau has more information on Montana laws regarding tires.
