Illegal tyre dumping is an issue impacting Local Governments and the local community

Illegal tyre dumping is on the rise in Australia, and it is an issue impacting Local Governments and the local community

With Australia’s used tyre recovery rates declining, it’s no surprise that we are seeing increased accounts of illegal tyre dumping across the country. Illegal tyre dumping imposes a cost to Local Councils and communities to clean up, poses a fire risk to local communities, and serves as a potential breeding ground for mosquitos.

Read the latest articles from Local News Publications covering the issue:

Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly, 8th Feb 2024: Illegal dumping piles up
Pakenham Gazette, 8th Feb 2024: Authorities ‘tyred’ of cleaning up
The Moorabool News, 7th Feb 2024: No excuses for dumping tyres
Northern Star Weekly, 9th Feb 2024:  Authorities sick and tyred of cleaning up
Wyndham StarWeekly, 12th Feb 2024: Tire of Dumped Tyres
Bay39.9, 6th Feb 2024: Tyre dumped in rural areas
Herald Sun: Bald tyres illegally dumped along Elizabeth road, infuriating locals
Herald Sun:  Fury as hundreds of tyres dumped at Staplyton Jacobs Well Road in Norwell
Waste Management Review, 25th Jan 2024: Hundreds of dumped tyres prompt warning

Read about it here https://www.tyrestewardship.org.au/news/illegal-tyre-dumping-on-the-rise-and-victoria-is-copping-it

If you see illegally dumped tyres in your local area, report it to:
👉 Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA)
👉 or via Snap Send Solve

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