Waste Tyres

While waste tyres are not classified as hazardous they can cause environmental pollution if disposed of incorrectly or irresponsibly. An estimated 35,000 tonnes of waste tyres are generated in Ireland each year.

Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations 2017 have introduced new regulatory structures for the tyre sector since 1st October 2017.

The new regulations for the tyre sector introduced a full compliance scheme operated by Circol ELT with a registration and reporting role for the Producer Register Limited (PRL). The scheme is based on the Producer Responsibility model which has worked successfully in this country for other waste streams, such as packaging, batteries and waste electrical, electronic goods (WEEE). 

The new structures are funded by a visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) of €2.80 per car tyre (+23% VAT) - Total €3.45 and €1.50 per motorcycle tyre (+23% VAT) - Total €1.85.

Further vEMCs will be introduced in due course for truck, construction and agricultural tyres.

For further information about Waste Tyres click here.

For a list of companies who can legally collect waste tyres click here

If you have any queries in relation to this list, please contact:

Circol ELT
Phone: 01 4618600
Email: info@circolelt.ie
For Circol ELT FAQ click here.

Alternatively email tyres@limerick.ie for further information.