Around 18 million tyres are finished with in Australia each year, with an estimated 57% of waste tyres going to landfill and 13% disposed of inappropriately through illegal dumping (D.E.H.).
It's important to ensure that the mechanic or garage you use recycles your tyres. Tyre service centres such as Kmart Tyre and Auto Service will recycle your tyres for free when you purchase new ones. Other retailers may accept tyres for recycling. Please check terms and conditions with vendors before dropping off tyres.
Drop off locations for Tyres - Passenger Vehicles
22 drop off businesses match on Tyres - Passenger Vehicles within approx 60km of City ACT
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| Business Name | Address | Suburb | State | Postcode | Distance (Km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service - Coles Express | 54 Mort Street | Braddon | ACT | 2612 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service - Coles Express | 25 Hopetown Circuit | Deakin | ACT | 2600 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service - Coles Express | 20 Springvale Drive | Hawker | ACT | 2614 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service - Coles Express | Cnr Canberra Ave & Flinders Way | Manuka | ACT | 2603 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service - Coles Express | Cnr Cohen & Josephson Sts | Belconnen Town Centre | ACT | 2617 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service - Coles Express | 6 Sangster Place | Wanniassa | ACT | 2903 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service - Coles Express | 172 Melrose Drive | Phillip | ACT | 2606 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service | Benjamin Way | Belconnen | ACT | 2617 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service | Reed St | Tuggeranong | ACT | 2259 | |
| Thiess Services Pty Ltd | Mugga Lane | Symonston | ACT | 2609 | |
| Beaurepairs | Canberra Ave Ipswich St | Fyshwick Canberra Ave | ACT | 2609 | |
| Beaurepairs | Unit 2, 4 O'brien Place | Gungahlin | ACT | 2912 | |
| Beaurepairs | 15 Lonsdale St | Braddon (canberra) | ACT | 2612 | |
| Beaurepairs | 96 Maryborough St | Fyshwick Maryborough St | ACT | 2609 | |
| Dunlop Super Dealer | 6-8 Botany Street | Phillip | ACT | 2606 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 55 Nettlefold St | Belconnen | ACT | 2617 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 27 Lonsdale St | Braddon | ACT | 2612 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 8/20 Gartside St | Wanniassa | ACT | 2903 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 2-4 Barrier St | Fyshwick | ACT | 2609 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 1 O'brien Pl | Gungahlin | ACT | 2913 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 11 Townshend St | Phillip | ACT | 2606 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 36 Yass Rd | Queanbeyan | ACT | 2620 |
Pick up locations for Tyres - Passenger Vehicles
1 pick up businesses match your query on Tyres - Passenger Vehicles
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| Business Name | Details | Picks up | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Waste Collection | Tiger Waste collects all sizes and types of waste. No j... | ACT | May apply |
Waste Tyre Recycling
- Tyres are shredded and crumbed, to then be used as soft fall surfaces, brake pads, insulation and in road repairs.
Importance of Tyre Recycling and Correct Disposal
- Waste tyres are a potentially valuable resource with various re-use, recycling and waste to energy options.
- Stockpiles of tyres present a fire danger, and if set alight can release toxic gases.
- These stockpiles are a further health risk, providing ideal breeding habitats for mosquitoes.
Source: Department of the Environment & Heritage
For more Information
- Government and industry are currently negotiating a product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres, visit the EPHC for further information
- Visit the Department of the Environment & Heritage website for more information on waste tyres
