Recycling tyres from vehicles in the Christmas Island Shire Council area
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.
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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
