Michigan Registered Scrap Tire Hauler Bond
Overview
Michigan requires every scrap tire hauler operating in the state to carry a surety bond as a condition of registration — and that registration is what keeps you legal on every road in the state. Without this bond, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will not issue or renew your Registered Scrap Tire Hauler credential. This bond backs your commitment to handle, transport, and deliver scrap tires only to approved facilities and in full compliance with Michigan's solid waste and scrap tire management regulations. It protects the public and the environment from the costs of illegal dumping, improper disposal, and the fire and contamination hazards that come with it.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a hauler who picks up scrap tires — from dealerships, auto shops, tire retailers, fleet operations, or collection sites — and transports them across Michigan. If you are applying for or renewing a Michigan Registered Scrap Tire Hauler registration through EGLE, this bond is a mandatory part of your application package. It applies whether you run a single truck or a multi-vehicle operation, and whether scrap tire hauling is your primary business or one line of work among several. No registration, no legal right to haul — and no registration without this bond.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you, as a registered scrap tire hauler, will comply with Michigan's scrap tire management laws — transporting tires only to EGLE-approved processing, recycling, or disposal facilities and maintaining required manifests and records. If you abandon a load, dump tires illegally, or leave a site contaminated, the bond gives Michigan and affected parties a financial remedy to cover cleanup, remediation, and regulatory enforcement costs. It holds you accountable for proper end-to-end tire management from the point of pickup to the approved destination. The state is the protected party, and the environment is the ultimate beneficiary.
When is it Required?
Before EGLE issues your Registered Scrap Tire Hauler registration, the bond must already be in place — you cannot haul legally in Michigan without it. The bond is required at initial registration and must remain continuously active for as long as you hold a Michigan scrap tire hauler registration. Letting the bond lapse puts your registration in jeopardy and can trigger enforcement action, even if your hauling work is otherwise compliant. Get the bond first, then complete your registration submission.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Michigan requirement and covers all registered scrap tire hauling activity conducted anywhere within the state. It is administered by EGLE and applies to every load you haul under your Michigan registration, regardless of the county or region where pickup or delivery occurs. There is no separate local bond required for hauling within individual Michigan counties — this single statewide bond satisfies the registration requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase the Michigan Registered Scrap Tire Hauler Bond without waiting on a callback or an agent. Once issued, you'll receive your bond documents electronically so you can submit proof to EGLE and move forward with your registration without delay.
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