Community Recycling Since 2016

Tyre Drop-Off

With millions of tyres in New Zealand, proper disposal matters. We handle car and 4x4 tyres for energy recovery instead of stockpiling in landfill.

🚗  Let staff know you have tyres! We need to direct you to the right unloading area. Car and 4×4 tyres only – no truck or tractor tyres accepted.

What We Accept

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Car Tyres

Standard passenger car tyres from sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons. Most common household tyre type.

Examples:

Sedan tyres, hatchback tyres, station wagon tyres, small car tyres
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4×4 & SUV Tyres

Larger tyres from 4×4 vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks. Bigger than car tyres but still household size.

Examples:

SUV tyres, 4×4 tyres, light truck tyres, ute tyress
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Motorcycle Tyres

Tyres from motorbikes, scooters, and other two-wheeled vehicles. Small but need proper disposal.

Examples:

Motorbike tyres, scooter tyres, motorcycle tyres, bike tyres

What It Costs

Tyres without rims are free. Small charge for rims covers metal separation. Bring cash or card.

Tyre Type

Quantity

Price

Car / 4×4 Tyres
(Without rims)

Per item

FREE

What It Costs

Tyres without rims are free. Small charge for rims covers metal separation. Bring cash or card.

 
Tyre Type Quantity Price
Car / 4×4 Tyres (Without rims) Per item FREE

Tyre Shop or Mechanic?

Regular tyre disposal from your business? We’ll drop a skip at your place and collect it when you’re done. Same proper processing, but we come to you.

Learn about skip hire →

What We Can’t Accept

These items need different handling or disposal methods:

❌ Truck tyres

❌ Tractor tyres

❌ Bus tyres

❌ Aircraft tyres

❌ Industrial vehicle tyres

❌ Earthmoving tyres

❌ Forklift tyres

❌ Commercial trailer tyres

Environmental Impact

In 2020, there were 4.4 million cars in New Zealand – that’s potentially 17.6 million car tyres alone. Tyres don’t break down in landfill and can become breeding grounds for pests. Energy recovery is currently the best option.

 

17.6m

car tyres in NZ (estimated)

100+

years to decompose naturally

0

tyres to landfill storage

Your old tyres go to energy recovery plants where they’re burned cleanly to generate power instead of taking up space in landfills forever.

Questions About Tyres?

Not sure if your tyres are the right size or have questions about rims? Give us a call and we’ll sort it out.

09 445 3830

27 Lake Road, Devonport • Open 7 days

Book Your Skip Bin

Fill out the form below and we’ll give you a call to confirm your booking. Need a skip today? Most of the time we can deliver same day.