Environment & Quality Assurance

Driving Measurable Environmental and Quality Outcomes

Tyrecycle’s commitment to quality assurance and sustainability goes beyond compliance. It is embedded into the organisation’s long-term vision, ensuring every decision, process, and partnership contributes to safer workplaces, stronger environmental performance, and a more sustainable future for communities across Australia.

Certified to AS/NZS 14001:2015 & 45001:2018

Tyrecycle is an AS/NZS 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and AS/NZS 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) certified organisation. These certifications reinforce the company’s commitment to safe, compliant, and environmentally sound operations across Australia.

To maintain these certifications, Tyrecycle operates a comprehensive HSEQ management framework, including:

• Regular site inspections and internal auditing: Scheduled inspections and audits help identify compliance gaps and operational inefficiencies. These activities promote transparency and accountability within all facilities. Corrective actions are promptly implemented to uphold the highest standards.
• Extensive training and competency programmes: Tyrecycle invests in ongoing training to ensure all staff and contractors have the necessary skills and knowledge. Competency assessments verify that personnel can safely perform their roles. This focus on capability supports consistent operational excellence.
• Strong risk and hazard management processes: Potential risks and hazards are systematically identified, assessed, and controlled. Proactive risk management minimises incidents and protects people and the environment. Tyrecycle’s rigorous approach ensures hazards are effectively mitigated before they escalate.
• Compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations: The organisation maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards. Compliance is regularly reviewed and documented to avoid legal penalties. This dedication helps Tyrecycle maintain its licence to operate responsibly.
• Integration of continuous improvement at every operational level: Tyrecycle fosters a culture where feedback and innovation drive ongoing enhancement. Continuous improvement processes enable the business to adapt to changing circumstances. This ensures that safety, quality, and environmental goals are consistently met or exceeded.

The organisation is also committed to achieving national certification to ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems through Quality Control Services (QCSE), demonstrating its dedication to delivering consistently high-quality products and services.

Environmental Management for a Sustainable Future

Minimising environmental impact is central to Tyrecycle’s mission. The organisation maintains an effective Environmental Management System designed to:

• Reduce the potential for adverse environmental impacts: Tyrecycle actively manages waste, emissions, and resource use to limit environmental harm. Procedures are in place to prevent pollution and manage by-products responsibly. This commitment safeguards ecosystems and community health.
• Support safe and sustainable operational practices: Sustainability principles guide daily operations, promoting efficiency and resource conservation. Employees are encouraged to adopt environmentally friendly behaviours and report concerns. Safe practices ensure minimal risk to both people and the environment.
• Enhance environmental performance across all facilities: Performance indicators and environmental targets are regularly reviewed to drive improvement. Technologies and innovations are employed to reduce energy consumption and waste. This proactive stance positions Tyrecycle as a leader in environmental stewardship.
• Promote continuous improvement in environmental outcomes: Feedback loops and environmental monitoring identify opportunities for enhancement. The organisation commits to evolving its strategies as new challenges emerge. This ensures long-term sustainability remains a core focus.
• Align with national sustainability objectives and industry expectations: Tyrecycle’s efforts support broader government goals on waste reduction and circular economy growth. Engagement with industry bodies and community stakeholders reinforces shared responsibility. This alignment enhances the company’s positive social and environmental impact.

• Tyrecycle Cameron Park Pollution Incident Response Management Plan 2025

• Tyrecycle Erskine Park Pollution Incident Response Management Plan 2025

• Tyrecycle Erskine Park Environmental Noise Monitoring Results 2025

Health & Safety

At Tyrecycle, we understand that a robust health and safety management system is essential for fostering a safe and healthy work environment. Our organisation is unwaveringly dedicated to maintaining and continually improving a comprehensive safety management system aimed at preventing workplace injuries and illnesses while promoting occupational health and wellbeing. This commitment extends beyond our employees to include contractors, visitors, the local community, and the public, ensuring that everyone involved in our business activities is protected from safety risks.

Community

TyreCycle exemplifies this through strong partnerships with local governments, community groups, and organisations, focusing on initiatives that enhance sustainability, education, health, inclusion, and disaster resilience. Our commitment goes beyond environmental goals, fostering social and economic benefits that uplift residents and strengthen communities.

Social Procurement

Tyrecycle is committed to using its purchasing power and best-practice procurement processes to deliver measurable social, economic, and environmental outcomes across the communities in which it operates. By embedding social procurement into every level of its business, Tyrecycle ensures that sustainable and ethical outcomes guide all decision-making, from supplier selection to long-term partnerships.

Chain of Custody

At Tyrecycle, sustainability is built on accountability. Our Chain of Custody system provides full transparency over how tyres and tyre‑derived products are managed — from the moment they are collected through to their final end use.We are proud to be the only waste rubber recycler in Australia that offers a complete, documented chain of custody. This system allows us to track materials at every stage of the recycling process, ensuring tyres are handled responsibly, ethically and in line with best‑practice environmental standards.