New York State Waste Tire Management Fee:
Section 27-1913 of the Environmental Conservation Law
Effective September 12, 2003:
NYS requires us to accept an manage waste tires from a vehicle in exchange for an EQUAL number of new tires that we seel or install. We are required to charge a "separate and distinct" WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING FEE of $2.50 for each new tire that we sell. Any additional costs are included in the advertised price of the new tire.
THIS FEE:
-applies to all new tires sold for use on cars, trucks, motorhomes, buses and trailers, or ANY other vehicle that must be registered.
-applies to the new tires sold by a dealer of new and used vehicles. Consequently, when a dealer sells a vehicle, the fee must be collected on all new tires, INCLUDING the spare, whether it be a full size or temporary.
TIRES FOR EXEMPTION:
-motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds
-all terrain vehicles (ATV)
-electrically driven, mobility assistance (wheelchair)
FORM MT - 171
-Persons purchasing new tires for resale ot installation on an exempt vehicle, must fill out form MT - 171. and give to retailer AT TIME OF PURCHASE.
CONTACTS:
234 S Central Ave Leg Office Bldg
Mechanicville, NY 12118 Albany, NY 12248
(518 664 - 1043 (518) 455 - 3191
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