The bill seeks to repeal Chapter 65, Title 39 of the Idaho Code concerning waste tire disposal and replace it with the "Waste Tire Disposal and Recycling Act." This new chapter introduces comprehensive regulations for waste tire management, including the establishment of a waste tire recycling fee, which is set at fifty cents per new motor vehicle tire sold at retail, excluding retreaded or used tires. The fee will contribute to a newly created Waste Tire Recycling and Remediation Fund, which will cover costs related to the transportation, processing, and recycling of waste tires, as well as the remediation of non-compliant storage sites. The legislation emphasizes the importance of recycling waste tires to safeguard public health and the environment.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific definitions related to waste tire management, mandates proper permits for storage and disposal, and sets conditions for disposal at approved landfills. It includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance, prohibits certain acts, and requires annual reporting to the legislature on the effectiveness of the new regulations. Additionally, a pilot project is established to develop tire remediation strategies and provide financial support to local governments for enforcement. The director of the department is tasked with reporting on recycling efforts and expenditures, and the department is granted rulemaking authority to ensure effective implementation of the new regulations.