Passenger and light truck tyres represent the largest volume of end-of-life tyres generated in Australia, making their responsible management critical for environmental protection and resource recovery.
At Tyrecycle, we play a leading role in ensuring these tyres are collected, processed, and recycled safely and sustainably, helping to reduce landfill and support Australia’s circular economy.
The Scale of End-of-Life Passenger Tyres
Each year, Australia generates approximately 56 million end-of-life passenger and light truck tyres. Of this total, in the order of 20 million tyres are processed by Tyrecycle annually, making us one of the country’s largest and most trusted tyre recyclers.
These volumes highlight the importance of a reliable, compliant recycling network that can manage tyres responsibly and at scale.
Trusted Collection and Long-Term Partnerships
Tyrecycle works under long-term collection contracts with a wide range of partners to ensure end-of-life tyres are managed responsibly and efficiently across Australia.
Major tyre manufacturers: Tyrecycle partners with leading tyre manufacturers to manage large volumes of end-of-life passenger and light truck tyres in a compliant and environmentally responsible manner. These long-term agreements support consistent tyre recovery and align with manufacturer sustainability and product stewardship obligations.
National and independent tyre retailers: Through partnerships with tyre retailers of all sizes, Tyrecycle ensures tyres removed during replacement are collected and recycled correctly. This helps retailers meet environmental regulations while providing customers with confidence that their old tyres are handled responsibly.
Local councils: Tyrecycle works closely with local councils to manage tyre waste generated from community facilities, transfer stations, and public works programmes. These partnerships help reduce illegal dumping and support local waste management and sustainability initiatives.
Mining and industrial operations: Industrial and mining operations rely on Tyrecycle’s expertise to manage tyre waste generated in demanding environments. Our national network allows us to service remote and regional sites while maintaining strict safety, compliance, and reporting standards.
Secure Processing Across Australia
Once collected, passenger and light truck tyres are transported to Tyrecycle’s secure processing facilities located throughout Australia.
At these facilities, tyres are carefully processed using industry-approved methods to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This approach allows us to handle high volumes while maintaining strict quality and operational standards.
Turning Waste Tyres into Valuable Resources
Tyres processed by Tyrecycle are broken down into recycled rubber granules and fine powders, which are then used in a wide range of downstream applications.
These recycled materials help replace virgin resources and are commonly used in products and infrastructure solutions, supporting sustainable manufacturing and construction practices.
Supporting Environmental Responsibility
By responsibly managing passenger and light truck tyres, Tyrecycle delivers measurable environmental and community benefits across Australia.
Reduce the environmental impact of tyre waste: Recycling end-of-life tyres prevents them from becoming long-term environmental hazards. Tyrecycle’s processes reduce pollution risks associated with stockpiling, burning, and unmanaged disposal.
Minimise landfill and illegal dumping: By providing reliable collection and processing solutions, Tyrecycle helps divert tyres away from landfill and illegal dumping sites. This protects land, waterways, and ecosystems while supporting cleaner communities.
Recover valuable materials for reuse: Tyres are processed into reusable rubber materials that can replace virgin resources in new products. This recovery supports resource efficiency and helps close the loop within the circular economy.
Support government, industry, and community sustainability goals: Tyrecycle’s operations align with national and state sustainability frameworks and regulatory requirements. Our work helps organisations meet compliance obligations while contributing to broader environmental and waste reduction targets.
Our approach reflects a long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and best-practice tyre recycling across Australia.
