An Act amending the act of December 19, 1996 (P.L.1478, No.190), entitled "An act relating to the recycling and reuse of waste tires; providing for the proper disposal of waste tires and the cleanup of stockpiled tires; authorizing investment tax credits for utilizing waste tires; providing remediation grants for the cleanup of tire piles and for pollution prevention programs for small business and households; establishing the Small Business and Household Pollution Prevention Program and management standards for small business hazardous waste; providing for a household hazardous waste program and for grant programs; making appropriations; and making repeals," in waste tire recycling, providing for replacement tires.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Argall and 3 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill amends 1996 tire recycling law to add replacement tire provisions, potentially affecting waste management, tax credits, and pollution prevention programs for businesses and households.

Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

Legislative bill overview

SB 664 amends Pennsylvania's 1996 waste tire recycling law to incorporate provisions related to "replacement tires." The bill modifies existing frameworks for tire disposal, cleanup of tire stockpiles, tax credits for waste tire utilization, and pollution prevention programs, though the specific nature of the replacement tire provisions requires examination of the full legislative language.

Why is this important

Pennsylvania has significant environmental and public health challenges related to improperly disposed waste tires, which can create breeding grounds for disease vectors and environmental contamination. Updates to tire recycling statutes can affect how businesses and households manage tire waste, potentially influencing costs, environmental compliance, and the viability of tire recycling industries in the state.

Potential points of contention

Undefined "replacement tires" scope – The bill's reference to "replacement tires" is vague in this summary; it's unclear whether this expands producer responsibility, affects consumer costs, or creates new regulatory categories

Implementation costs and compliance burden – Amendments to established tire programs may require businesses to adopt new practices or reporting standards, raising questions about who bears these costs

Interaction with existing tax credit programs – Changes to investment tax credits for waste tire utilization could affect the financial incentives currently driving tire recycling infrastructure