Dumped tyres are your business

If you’re looking to dispose of waste tyres, make sure you protect your business and the environment. 

Dumped tyres not only pollute our environment, they pose serious toxic fire risks and are costly to clean up.  

Waste tyres are reportable priority waste under Victorian law. This means you have a legal obligation to ensure they're disposed of correctly.  

Tempting cheap deals from suspect waste transporters could land you in serious trouble if they’re later found dumped on public or private land. Some transporters are even charging the market rate and dumping tyres anyway.  

Businesses caught flouting the rules face hefty fines and even prosecution. 

Protect yourself, protect the environment 

Waste Tracker is your friend: log every tyre leaving your premises in EPA’s Waste Tracker app. If you do not, EPA will take action. Don’t let your transporter log on your behalf. 

Receipts matter: your transporter must also log removal and disposal in Waste Tracker. Ask to see those records to make sure they’re going to a lawful place to be re-used or recycled.  

Question cheap deals: if a removal rate seems too good to be true, it probably is. Request proof of lawful disposal before accepting a quote.  

Keep fires at bay: dumped tyres are disasters waiting to happen. Store only what you’re permitted to. 

See something, say something: think you’ve met a suspect operator? Report them to EPA.

Disposing of tyres responsibly isn't just the law, it's good business. Protect your reputation, the environment and your bottom line by following the rules.