What you must do
Most tyres can no longer be disposed of in landfill sites, although whole tyres can still be used by landfill sites for engineering purposes.
Tyres from heavy plant that have an outside diameter greater than 1.4 metres can still be disposed of at landfills that have a suitable permit.
If you have tyres to dispose of, ask your waste disposal contractor for disposal options in your area.
Alternatively, to find contractors in your area who can recycle or dispose of waste tyres, use the waste directory.
Recycled tyres
If your business recycles materials, both on or off your site, you must meet certain regulations to ensure you recycle safely and legally.
Current destinations for waste tyres include:
- retreading tyres
- re-using part-worn tyres
- landfill engineering
- export for use abroad
- fuel (primarily in cement kilns)
- landfilled (as shredded material)
- stockpiles.
WRAP, through its tyres programme, is trying to develop alternative end uses for recovered tyres and shredded and granulated rubber. The WRAP tyres programme website gives further information on ongoing research and opportunities to get involved.
