TYRES


Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) is the peak body which manages Australia's national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme. The scheme was first implemented in 2014, and aims to ensure tyres are recollected responsibly at end-of-life, and transformed into other goods!

TSA is made up of representatives from across the tyre supply chain including tyre retailers, manufacturers, recyclers and collectors. There are now 16 tyre and auto brands investing in circular tyre economy outcomes for Australia, through their support of TSA. TSA members also include the Australian Motor Industry Federation.

Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme benefits:

  • Transforming a waste product into a useful commodity
  • Diverting tyres from landfill
  • Creating new industries and employment opportunities
  • Reducing environmental harm from illegal dumping


What happens to your tyres when they reach the end of the road?

  • The equivalent of 56 million worn-out tyres are removed from Australia's cars every year.
  • Most of us never know what happens to our used tyres once they are replaced. Unfortunately, some are illegally dumped or stockpiled which is harmful to our environment.
  • The removal and management of illegally dumped tyres in Australia is costing local governments more than $6.5 million a year. 

 

What you can do

  • Next time you are in the market for tyres, check out and support:
  • Accredited tyre sellers and recyclers near you, using the TSA search.
  • When buying your new tyres, consider looking for brands which are contributing to the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme.
  • Take care of your tyres to help maximise safety, performance and help your tyres last longer so you don't need to replace them as frequently. Take a look at TSA's tyre care tips. 
  • If you see illegally dumped tyres, report it through Snap Send Solve.
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