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Tyre Recycling

Our tyre recycling solution offers an alternative to stockpiling end-of-life tyres on site or sending them to landfill. Give us your details for a no obligations chat with our team of waste and sustainability specialists.

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What We Do

WM New Zealand is proud to be a registered partner with Tyrewise – New Zealand’s first regulated tyre product stewardship scheme. We provide end-to-end tyre collection and recycling services, helping you meet your environmental goals while keeping tyres out of landfill. We collect both pneumatic (air-filled) and solid tyres from:

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Road Vehicles

We collect tyres from standard road vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses.

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Two-Wheelers

We accept tyres from motorcycles, scooters, and both light and heavy trailers.

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Off-Road

Tyres from off-road vehicles such as quad bikes, construction equipment, and 4WDs are included.

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Agricultural

We collect tyres from a wide range of farm and agricultural machinery, including tractors and harvesters.

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Tyrewise – A Nationwide Solution

Tyrewise is leading the way in responsible tyre disposal. They can track tyres through a network of registered participants, prevent illegal dumping, and support comprehensive tyre recycling across Aotearoa.

Our Tyre Recycling Process

 

1. Collection 

We collect used tyres from across the North Island, with some transported from the South Island.

2. Transport

Tyres are taken to our dedicated recycling facility in Wiri, Auckland. 

3. Processing

At our plant, tyres are shredded into chips for use as Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) – a high-energy alternative to coal.

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Protecting the environment

Achieving sustainability and environmental goals can be challenging. Responsibly recycling end-of-life tyres will help you achieve your goals and help protect New Zealand’s beautiful environment.

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Credibility and expertise

WM New Zealand has the credibility and expertise you can trust to collect and recycle your end-of-life tyres responsibly.

Why Recycle End-of-Life Tyres?

Every year, New Zealanders discard over 6.5 million tyres.

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Without proper disposal, these can:

  • Become fire hazards, producing toxic smoke
  • Create vermin breeding grounds
  • Take up valuable space in landfills
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Recycling tyres helps:

  • Protect the environment
  • Reduce reliance on imported coal
  • Support New Zealand’s circular economy
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What Happens to the Tyres?

Recycled tyres are repurposed into tyre-derived fuel for cement production, matting for playgrounds, arenas, and sports grounds, and rubber for research in road construction and earthquake-resilient housing foundations.

Certifications and Credibility

WM New Zealand is committed to safe, sustainable tyre disposal. We hold the following certifications:

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ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

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ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

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AS/NZS 4801 Occupational Health and Safety Management
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Toitū Carbon Reduce certification

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Book a Collection

Need your tyres collected? Get in touch with WM New Zealand – your preferred tyre transporter.

Phone: 0800 10 10 10
Email: tyres@wm.nz

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