Tire fees by state: how to see your exact out‑the‑door cost

When you’re buying tires, a few line items are required by law in many states. These fees aren’t set by us—they’re state‑mandated and support proper scrap‑tire recycling and disposal. Here’s what to expect and the fastest way to see the exact dollar amounts for your state so you can budget accurately.

The fees you may see on your tire order

• Environmental or Recycling Fee
• State‑mandated charge on new tire purchases.
• Funds research, programs, and infrastructure that turn worn tires into useful materials (e.g., asphalt blends, playground surfaces, sports turf).

• Learn more about tire recycling and environmental impacts at our guide: Scrap tires and the environment.

• Tire Disposal Fee

• Covers the cost for a licensed, regulated service to collect and properly discard your old tires on their way to a recycling facility.

• Typically applies when we handle your old tires for you.

• Federal Excise Tax (FET)

• A federal tax that applies only to certain larger truck tires and inner tubes.
• Calculated based on tire weight and type; most passenger/light‑truck tires are not subject to FET.

Note: Each state that imposes fees may label them a little differently (Environmental, Recycling, Tire Management, Disposal), but the purpose is the same: fund safe handling and recycling of scrap tires.

How to get a state‑by‑state fee breakdown (and compare states)

Because amounts and structures vary by state—and can change—your most accurate estimate comes from viewing fees in your cart for the state where you’re shopping.

Do this to see the exact fees for any state:

1. Set your shopping location
2. Go to Find a store and choose a store in the state you want to price.

3. Your selected store sets the “Now Shopping” state that determines applicable fees.

4. Add tires to your cart

5. Visit Shop Tires, select your size/vehicle, and add the set you’re considering.

6. Review the order summary

7. Look for separate line items such as “Environmental Fee,” “Tire Disposal,” and, when applicable, “FET.”

8. Fees are typically shown per tire and totaled automatically.

9. Compare states if needed

10. Repeat steps 1–3 with a store in another state to see that state’s mandated fees side‑by‑side.

Tip: If you’re keeping your old tires, the disposal fee may not apply. If we handle your old tires, the disposal fee will appear in the cart and on your receipt.

What shows on your estimate and receipt

You’ll see: - Tire price(s) - State‑mandated Environmental/Recycling fee (per tire, where applicable) - Tire Disposal fee (if we dispose of your old tires) - Federal Excise Tax (only on qualifying larger truck tires) - Sales tax (as applicable)

These fees are imposed by the state where we sell and install your tires. If your cart shows no Environmental or Disposal fees, your selected state may not impose them.

Have questions about your state’s fees?

We’re happy to confirm the current fees for your selected store and tire type. - Make an appointment or call your local store from the store locator.

Shopping tip: Buying and booking online shows all mandated fees up front and helps you save time in‑store.