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
9 drop off businesses match on Tyres - Passenger Vehicles within approx 60km of Palmerston NT
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| Business Name | Address | Suburb | State | Postcode | Distance (Km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service | Linton Street | Casuarina | NT | 0810 | |
| Kmart Tyre & Auto Service | 3 Maluka Street | Palmerston | NT | 0830 | |
| Beaurepairs | 141 Stuart Hwy | Stuart Park | NT | 0820 | |
| Beaurepairs | 209 Stuart Hwy | Darwin | NT | 0800 | |
| Beaurepairs | 498 Stuart Hwy | Winnellie | NT | 0821 | |
| Beaurepairs | University Ave | Palmerston | NT | 0830 | |
| Dunlop Super Dealer | 1749 Coonawarra Road | Winnellie | NT | 0821 | |
| Dunlop Super Dealer | 3 Butler Place | Berrimah | NT | 0828 | |
| Goodyear Autocare | 79 Mcminn St | Darwin | NT | 800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Management Australia | Click Business Name for details | NT | 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
