Resources: Tyres
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Tyres - Overview
Several environmental and other management issues relate to used tyres, while legislation controls the storage, handling, transport and disposal of used tyres.
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Controlled Wastes
Controlled wastes, by definition, include all liquid waste, and any wastes that cannot be disposed of at a Class I, II or III landfill site. Controlled wastes also include asbestos, clinical or related waste, tyres and waste that has been immobilised or encapsulated.
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Map of landfills in the Perth Metropolitan Area
Map of landfill locations in the Perth Metropolitan Area, showing major roads, local government locality and landfill class.
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Tyres legislation
Tyre legislation
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Tyres (Used) and waste
Used tyres present some major waste challenges
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Waste Authority Annual Report 2008/09 »
This is the first annual report of the Waste Authority, following the first year of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR) Act 2007.
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Are you recycling yet? A waste minimisation strategy for small businesses in the Swan Region »
The Swan Chamber of Commerce, the Swan Catchment Council and the City of Swan have come together to progress a waste minimisation strategy for the Swan region through the successful application for a Waste Management and Recycling Fund grant of $10, 000 from the Waste Management Board of WA. (June 2008)
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Technology & Market Development for Tyre Derived Products »
This report presents the findings of study to detail and analyse used tyre market characteristics, tyre recycling industry conditions, influences affecting the market for tyre-derived products, and potential market size, trends and opportunities.
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Impacts of Banning Tyres to Landfill/Mandatory Recycling »
Investigation into the Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts of a Potential Banning of Used Tyres to Landfill and of Mandatory Recycling of Used Tyres (September 2006)
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Review of Management and Operation of Used Tyre Stockpiles: Stockpile Guidelines »
Approximately 1.8 million passenger tyres are sold in WA, equating to approximately 18,000 tonnes. The used tyre waste stream presents a management issue for the DEC.
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Review of Management of Used Tyres at Landfill Sites »
The Department of Environment and Conservation, on behalf of the Waste Management Board, engaged Sustainable Strategic Solutions to undertake a review of the existing management of used tyres at landfill sites and to develop minimum recommended guidelines for the receival, sorting and disposal of used tyres at landfill operations
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Impacts of Potential Banning of Used Tyres to Landfill & Mandatory Recycling of Used Tyres - Sep 06 »
The Used Tyre Strategy for Western Australia recognises that the low cost of landfill disposal in Western Australia is a barrier to the development of other options for the management of used tyres.
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An Invitation to Participate in Product Stewardship »
An invitation to business and industry and other key stakeholders to work with the Waste Management Board in developing Product Stewardship Agreements in Western Australia.
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Report for Review of management and operation of used tyre stockpiles (June 2006) »
Approximately 1.8 million passenger tyres are sold in WA, equating to approximately 18,000 tonnes. The used tyre waste stream presents a management issue for the DEC.
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Used Tyre Strategy for Western Australia - Draft for Public Comment »
This strategy is designed to identify achievable actions that will set the groundwork for the introduction of a National Tyres Product Stewardship Scheme. The main focus is on establishing a sustainable local tyre recycling industry in WA with an emphasis on resource recovery and market development.