Georgia scrap tire carrier bonds.
From $100.

A Georgia scrap tire carrier files a financial-assurance bond with the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) under O.C.G.A. 12-8-40.1 as a condition of its hauling permit. The amount tracks your volume — commonly $10,000 or $20,000 — and the premium is 1% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum. The application collects no credit information.

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Required for a scrap tire carrier (hauler) permit under O.C.G.A. 12-8-40.1, set by the EPD director

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Amount tracks volume — commonly $10,000 up to 5,000 tires/month, $20,000 above that (statutory range $10,000–$20,000)

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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter your required bond amount and your exact price appears at the application

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard scrap-tire bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the EPD. Here is the whole thing:

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Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount the EPD set, and the effective date — that is the entire application. No credit section to fill out.

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Issued on the spot

Most applications approve and the executed bond generates as soon as you pay.

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File with the EPD

Submit the executed bond with your scrap tire carrier permit application or renewal. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the division insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the scrap tire bond covers

Georgia regulates scrap tires under the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act and O.C.G.A. 12-8-40.1, administered by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD). A carrier that transports scrap tires must hold a permit and post a financial-assurance bond so the state has recourse if the carrier violates the scrap-tire rules.

The amount is set by the EPD director as necessary to ensure compliance, but the statute sets the range: not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000. In practice the division uses tiered amounts: commonly $10,000 for carriers hauling up to 5,000 tires per month and $20,000 for more. A letter of credit can be filed instead of a bond.

If a carrier is responsible for damages — illegal dumping, abandoned tires — a claim can be made up to the full bond, with proceeds going to the state's solid waste trust fund. If the surety pays, you repay the surety. We issue the EPD's amount from $100, with the application collecting no credit information.

O.C.G.A. 12-8-40.1 (EPD)O.C.G.A. 12-8-40.1 conditions a scrap tire carrier or processor permit on a bond payable to the EPD director, conditioned on compliance with the scrap-tire rules and the permit, in an amount the director determines as necessary but not less than $10,000 nor greater than $20,000. EPD practice uses tiered amounts (commonly $10,000 up to 5,000 tires/month and $20,000 above). A letter of credit may be filed instead. Confirm your amount on your EPD permit.

You need this bond if you are

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A scrap tire hauler applying for or renewing an EPD carrier permit

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Transporting used or scrap tires for hire in Georgia

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Increasing your monthly volume into the higher bond tier

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A processor the EPD requires to post financial assurance

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount the EPD set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Georgia scrap tire carrier bond?The premium is 1% of your bond amount, with a $100 minimum. The bond amount itself is set by the EPD — commonly $10,000 for up to 5,000 tires/month or $20,000 above that, and the statute fixes the range at $10,000 to $20,000. Enter your figure at the application and your exact price appears.

Who requires this bond?The Georgia Environmental Protection Division, as a condition of a scrap tire carrier (hauler) permit under O.C.G.A. 12-8-40.1.

What does the bond cover?Compliance with the scrap-tire rules and your permit. If you cause damages — illegal dumping, abandoned tires — a claim can be made up to the bond amount, with proceeds going to the solid waste trust fund. If the surety pays, you repay the surety.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly.

Can I use a letter of credit instead?Yes. O.C.G.A. 12-8-40.1 lets a carrier file a letter of credit in lieu of a bond. A surety bond is usually cheaper — you pay a premium starting from $100 rather than tying up bank collateral.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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