All Roll Calls
Yes: 74 • No: 37
New JerseyA5851220th Legislature (2024-2025)HouseWALLET
Directs DEP to establish scrap tire hauler license and scrap tire storage, collection, and disposal site permit.
Sponsored By: Tennille R. McCoy (Democratic), John F. McKeon (Democratic), William F. Moen Jr. (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Tire haulers face new operating costs
Starting 180 days after January 20, 2026, New Jersey scrap tire collectors need a state environmental department license. Applications require business, service-area, vehicle, receiving-facility, and financial-responsibility information. Application and renewal fees apply; the department may charge annual fees, and licenses last up to three years. Within the same 180 days, the department must establish a tire management system, including electronic shipment tracking. Haulers must record each load’s origin, destination, quantity, transport date, and receiving facility through final disposal. They must verify receiving facilities are approved, deliver only to approved facilities, and store tires only at compliant locations. Each hauler must maintain at least $150,000 in financial assurance, unless the department approves another amount providing equal protection. The department may deny licenses or renewals and bar reapplication for up to three years.
Tire sites face permits and fees
Beginning January 20, 2026, most scrap tire storage, collection, and disposal sites need state environmental permits. Disposal is allowed only at permitted sites or licensed tire facilities. Permits last up to five years; the department sets site standards and requires financial backing for closure. It may charge application, renewal, and annual fees, and deny, suspend, or revoke permits. Retreaders, tire retailers, and auto businesses removing tires during normal work are exempt when storing fewer than 500 tires. Local-government convenience centers are also exempt. Storage of up to 1,000 tires needs no site permit when all tires are in secure, enclosed containers preventing water buildup and unauthorized access. Existing permitted sites remain exempt unless operations substantially change or expand, permits are suspended or revoked, or significant safety or environmental threats arise. Activities already authorized by active state waste or recycling permits do not need duplicate approval. Generators may accumulate tires during normal operations but must follow the law’s handling, transport, and disposal requirements.
Tire violations bring fines and hearings
Beginning January 20, 2026, the state environmental department can order compliance, seek court orders, and impose scrap tire penalties. Administrative fines reach $7,500 for a first offense, $10,000 for a second, and $25,000 for later offenses. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense. Civil fines reach $7,500 per day for general violations. Breaking an administrative or court order, or failing to fully pay an administrative assessment, can bring fines up to $50,000 per day. Violations can also lead to license or permit suspension or revocation, alongside other remedies. Recipients have 20 calendar days after an administrative penalty notice or compliance order to request a hearing.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Tennille R. McCoy
Democratic • House
John F. McKeon
Democratic • Senate
William F. Moen Jr.
Democratic • House
Shirley K. Turner
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Linda R. Greenstein
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/12/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 49 • No: 25
Senate vote • 1/12/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 25 • No: 12
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2025, c.389.
1/20/2026GovernorPassed Senate, PBH — (25-12)
1/12/2026SenateSubstituted for S4630 (1R)
1/12/2026SenateReceived in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate
1/12/2026SenatePassed Assembly — (49-25-0)
1/12/2026HouseREP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly
12/18/2025HouseReported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
12/4/2025HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
6/19/2025House
Bill Text
Version PL2025
8/7/2026
Version AL2025
7/7/2026
Assembly Appropriations (12/18/25 1R)
1/13/2026
Assembly Appropriations Substitute (12/18/25)
12/19/2025
Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Substitute (12/4/25)
12/5/2025
As Introduced
6/19/2025
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