Concerning accountability for waste tire removal funds.

SB 6273 requires Washington’s Department of Ecology to publicly list all known unauthorized tire piles on its website, including location, duration, tire count, environmental risks, and cleanup timelines. It mandates the department to report annual tire recycling rates, authorized storage sites, and state/local cleanup efforts funded by a $5-per-tire fee (increased from $1 in 2025). The law aims to increase transparency about waste tire cleanup priorities and fund allocation for communities with the most severe tire pile problems. This directly affects the public, legislators, and local governments seeking to address tire waste through accessible data.