Establishes extended producer responsibility for tires in New York, requiring producers to submit collection plans and setting recycling goals.

New York A08168 amends the environmental conservation law to establish extended producer responsibility for tires. Producers must submit a plan for a collection program by June 30, 2027. The program must achieve specific recycling rates over time, including 30% recycling with 10% closed-loop by five years and 50% recycling with 20% closed-loop by ten years. The bill also establishes the tire extended producer responsibility fund to manage collected fees and costs. Producers, representative organizations, and retailers face penalties for non-compliance.

Establishes extended producer responsibility for tires in New York, requiring producers to submit collection plans and setting recycling goals.

New York A08168 amends the environmental conservation law to establish extended producer responsibility for tires. Producers must submit a plan for a collection program by June 30, 2027. The program must achieve specific recycling rates over time, including 30% recycling with 10% closed-loop by five years and 50% recycling with 20% closed-loop by ten years. The bill also establishes the tire extended producer responsibility fund to manage collected fees and costs. Producers, representative organizations, and retailers face penalties for non-compliance.