Bill > H0204

This bill establishes a comprehensive waste motor vehicle tire collection and recycling program in Vermont that will require manufacturers to create and implement waste tire stewardship plans starting in 2027. The legislation defines key terms like "motor vehicle tire," "waste tire," and "manufacturer," and requires that manufacturers either individually or through a waste tire stewardship organization submit a plan to the Secretary of Natural Resources for collecting and managing waste tires. Key provisions include mandating free collection of waste tires from covered entities, establishing collection locations in each county, setting a collection rate goal of 50 percent in the first year, and requiring that at least 50 percent of collected tires be recycled or reused. Manufacturers must pay an annual $15,000 fee and submit annual reports detailing their collection efforts. The bill also includes penalties for manufacturers who fail to meet collection goals, with fines ranging from $0.50 to $1.00 per tire based on performance. Retailers will be prohibited from selling motor vehicle tires from manufacturers not participating in an approved stewardship plan, and the legislation provides mechanisms for reimbursement between manufacturers and waste tire stewardship organizations for tire collection costs. The overall goal is to create an environmentally responsible system for managing and disposing of waste motor vehicle tires in Vermont.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.204