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Tipping the balance for OTR Tyres - Research Report
Tipping the balance is a landmark research report commissioned by Tyre Stewardship Australia to investigate the scale and management of off-the-road (OTR) tyres, rubber conveyor belts, and rubber tracks across key industries — including mining, agriculture, and construction.
These products represent some of Australia’s most complex and least understood rubber waste streams. The report quantifies the challenge and explores pathways to recovery and reuse that can shift the system toward more circular, accountable outcomes.
Inside, you'll find:
- National estimates of OTR, conveyor, and track waste volumes
- Industry-specific disposal practices and barriers to recovery
- Environmental and economic implications of current end-of-life practices
- Recommendations to support improved traceability, infrastructure, and investment
This report is essential reading for policymakers, procurement teams, regulators, and industry leaders driving change in heavy industry and resource recovery.
