NAC444.648. Disposal of special wastes: Waste tires.

     1. Disposal of waste tires by open dumping is prohibited.

     2. Disposal of waste tires by open burning is prohibited.

     3. Waste tires which are disposed of by landfilling and which are not incorporated with other wastes in a landfill for which a permit has been issued by a solid waste management authority pursuant to NAC 444.6405 must be chipped, split or otherwise handled in a manner approved by the solid waste management authority which:

     (a) Prevents tires from resurfacing after they have been covered;

     (b) Reduces the possibility of a fire at the landfill;

     (c) Controls vectors; and

     (d) Otherwise protects the environment and public health.

     [Environmental Comm’n, Solid Waste Mgt Reg. §§ 2.6.2.1-2.6.2.4, eff. 9-21-77]—(NAC A 12-15-94)