EFFECTIVERhode IslandJul 1, 2019✓ Human reviewed

Rhode Island doubled its hard-to-dispose tax on tires, oil and antifreeze

Effective July 1, 2019, Rhode Island's hard-to-dispose material tax doubled: tires from $0.50 to $1.00, lubricating oil from $0.05 to $0.10 per quart, antifreeze from $0.10 to $0.20 per gallon and organic solvents from $0.0025 to $0.005 per gallon. These remain the current rates.

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What to check

Shops should confirm that suppliers separately state the current rates on invoices, keep receipts proving the tax was paid, and hold a hard-to-dispose retailer permit.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Official source: RI Division of Taxation — Summary of Legislative Changes (August 5, 2019) ↗
Verified: Sep 21, 2026
Applies to: Tire shop, General mechanical, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops

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Rhode Island doubled its hard-to-dispose tax on tires, oil and antifreeze

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