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
11 drop off businesses match on Tyres - Passenger Vehicles within approx 60km of Castlemaine VIC
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| Business Name | Address | Suburb | State | Postcode | Distance (Km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service - Coles Express | Cnr High St & Honeysuckle St | Bendigo | VIC | 3550 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service | Calder Highway | Bendigo | VIC | 3555 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service | 2/24 Evans St | Sunbury | VIC | 3429 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service | Cnr Gillies Street & Norma St | Wendouree | VIC | 3355 | |
| Beaurepairs | 178 Lyttleton Tce | Bendigo | VIC | 3550 | |
| Beaurepairs | 2-4 Neil St | Sunbury | VIC | 3429 | |
| Beaurepairs | 930 Latrobe St | Ballarat (commercial) | VIC | 3350 | |
| Beaurepairs | 415 Mair St | Ballarat (retail) | VIC | 3350 | |
| Dunlop Super Dealer | 37 Tuaggra Street | Maryborough | VIC | 3465 | |
| Dunlop Super Dealer | 2/1015 Howitt Street | Wendouree | VIC | 3355 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 43 Mcivor Rd | Bendigo | VIC | 3550 |
Sorry, there are no businesses listed to pick up Tyres - Passenger Vehicles
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
