Which organization regulates the commercial storage of used tires in Illinois?

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is responsible for regulating the commercial storage of used tires in the state. This involves overseeing the environmental impacts associated with tire storage, such as potential fire hazards, vector breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and other issues that may arise from improperly stored tires. The Illinois EPA establishes guidelines and compliance requirements to ensure that tire storage facilities operate in a manner that mitigates environmental risks and protects public health.

While the Federal EPA sets national standards for hazardous wastes and environmental practices, it is the Illinois EPA that has jurisdiction over state-specific regulations regarding used tires. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources focuses more on wildlife and natural resource management rather than waste management. Local health departments mainly handle public health concerns at a community level and do not typically have the authority over such environmental regulations.