SECTIONS 42865-42867 - California Statutes

PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE

SECTION 42865-42867

42865. (a) It is the policy of the state that until a state tire
recycling program is fully underway and operational, the shredding of
used tires shall be encouraged.
(b) For the purposes of this act, a "tire" refers to any vehicle
tire whose major component is rubber, and its component parts.
"Shredding" includes both mechanical and cryogenic shredding which
reduces tires to a size of less than four inches in width.

42867. Except as otherwise determined by the board, only landfills
authorized in this article shall be eligible for financial assistance
in the shredding of tires pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with
Section 42870).