STANDARDS FOR TIRE SALES, INSTALLATION, HAULING, AND DISPOSAL

New Orleans City Code ch. 26, art. V, div. 5

in effect

New Orleans City Code § 26-415 Definitions.

Sec. 26-415. - Definitions. For the purposes of this division, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Abandoned shall mean waste tires and/or waste tire material discarded without adhering to the proper disposal or processing standards required by these regulations. City shall mean the City of New Orleans. Destination shall mean a facility where waste tires and/or waste tire material is processed, recycled, collected, stored and/or disposed after transportation. Disposal means the depositing, dumping, or placing of waste tires or waste tire material on or into any land or water so that such waste tires, waste tire material, or any constituent thereof, may have the potential for entering the environment, or being emitted into the air, or discharged into any waters of the State of Louisiana. Manifest shall mean the mechanism provided by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, used for identifying the quantity, type, origin, transportation, and destination of waste tires and/or waste tire material from the tire dealer to the authorized destination facility. Motor vehicle shall mean an automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semi-trailer, or any combination of truck, tractor, and semi-trailer, or any other vehicle designed and approved for use on the public streets of this city, used to transport persons or property and propelled by power other than muscular power. Site shall mean the physical location, including land area and appurtenances, upon which tires, waste tires, and/or waste tire material is located. The site shall be inclusive of any abutting or adjoining right-of-way that is occupied by tires or waste tires regardless of the legal status of such occupancy. Tire shall mean a continuous solid or pneumatic rubber covering encircling the wheel of a motor vehicle. Tire dealer shall mean any person, business, or firm that engages in the sale of tires, including recapped or retreaded tires, for use on motor vehicles. Transporter shall mean a person who transports waste tires. Unauthorized waste tire pile shall mean an accumulation of more than 20 waste tires whose storage and/or disposal is not authorized by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. Waste tire shall mean any tire that is no longer suitable for its original purpose because of wear, damage, or defect and/or has been discarded by the consumer. This term shall also apply to any tire which has been previously installed on a motor vehicle that has been removed from that vehicle and is not actively being offered for sale by facility at which it is stored, regardless of the suitability of such tire for resale pursuant to Louisiana Department of Public Safety regulations. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 27652, § 1, 1-11-18)

New Orleans City Code § 26-416 General authority.

Sec. 26-416. - General authority. The departments of health, sanitation, safety and permits, code enforcement, and any other municipal department or agency that is responsible for the health and sanitary condition of the city may enforce the provisions of this division. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 27652, § 1, 1-11-18; M.C.S., Ord. No. 29758, § 1, 12-1-23)

New Orleans City Code § 26-417 Enforcement.

Sec. 26-417. - Enforcement. (a) Failure of any person, business, or entity to comply with any of the provisions of this division shall be in violation of this Code. (b) Violations of this division shall be subject administrative adjudication pursuant to Chapter 6 of this Code. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 27652, § 1, 1-11-18)

New Orleans City Code § 26-418 Operational standards.

Sec. 26-418. - Operational standards. (a) Tire dealers shall possess an occupational license issued pursuant to this Code by the department of finance, authorizing the conduct of business in the City of New Orleans. (b) Tire dealers which store or may store more than 20 waste tires shall, within 30 days of commencement of business operations, notify the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality of their existence and obtain a generator identification number. Storage of more than 20 waste tires, as provided in this division, without a generator identification number shall be a violation of this Code. (c) Tire dealers shall prominently display to the public the notification provided by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality indicating that: (1) "It is unlawful for any person to dispose, discard, burn, or otherwise release waste tires to the environment in a manner in contravention to the Louisiana Solid Waste Regulations. A fine of up to $32,500.00 per day per violation may be imposed on any company or individual who violates these rules and regulations." (2) "All Louisiana tire dealers are required to collect a waste tire cleanup and recycling fee from the consumer at the time of the retail sale of $2.00 for each passenger/light truck tire, $5.00 for each medium truck tire, $10.00 for each off-road tire, and $1.25 for recapped or retreaded tires. These fees shall also be collected upon replacement of all recall and adjustment tires. Tire fee categories are defined in the Waste Tire Regulations. This fee must be collected whether or not the purchaser retains the waste tires. Tire dealers must accept from the purchaser, at the time of sale, one waste tire for every tire sold, unless the purchaser elects to retain the waste tire. The department does not require the collection of fees on the sale of tires weighing 500 pounds or more, solid tires, or tires which are de minimis in nature, including but not limited to lawn mower tires, bicycle tires, and golf cart tires." (d) Generators of waste tires, required to register in accordance with LAC 33:VII.10519.A, shall comply with the manifest requirements of LAC 33:VII.10534. (e) Waste tires may be stored for up to 120 days after receipt or generation; however, storage up to 365 days may be permitted, provided: (1) The storage is solely for the purpose of accumulating such quantities as are necessary for cost effective transportation and processing; and, (2) Documentation supporting the storage period and quantity generated is made available at the tire dealer's facility for audit and/or inspection. (f) No more than 150 waste tires shall be stored at the generator's place of business at one time, unless stored indoors or in a transportable collection container. (g) No tire dealer shall allow the removal of waste tires from his place of business by anyone other than a transporter that is properly authorized and licensed by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, unless the tire dealer generates 50 or less waste tires per month from the sale of 50 tires. (1) If 50 tires or less are generated per month, the tire dealer may transport up to 20 waste tires to a permitted processing facility. Documentation supporting the number of tires sold or generated, and documentation indicating delivery to or disposal through a state permitted processing facility shall be made available at the tire dealer's facility for audit and/or inspection (h) Waste tires shall be segregated from any tires offered for sale or resale by the tire dealer. (i) Tire dealers shall maintain completed manifests, from a transporter authorized by the State of Louisiana to perform such function, for a minimum of five years and shall make such manifests available for audit and/or inspection at the tire dealer's place of business during regular business hours. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 27652, § 1, 1-11-18)

New Orleans City Code § 26-419 Storage of new, used, and waste tires.

Sec. 26-419. - Storage of new, used, and waste tires. (a) Tire dealers shall not engage in outdoor storage of new, used, or waste tires except in compliance with the standards of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. (b) Storage of tires may not be located on a different parcel, lot, or site than the business site of the tire dealer. (c) Storage may not be located on the public right-of-way; such storage violates section 146-494 of this Code and shall constitute a separate violation under this division. (d) Storage areas of all new, used, or waste tires collected and/or stored by a tire dealer shall provide: (1) A cover adequate to exclude water from the waste tires; (2) Vector and vermin control; (3) Means to prevent or control standing water in the tires and storage area. (e) Tire dealers shall not be eligible for sidewalk use permits pursuant to Chapter 146 for the display or placement of tires. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 27652, § 1, 1-11-18)

Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH26BUBUREHOST_ARTVMISTCEOTOC_DIV5STTISAINHADIFetched: 10/28/2026