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TyretalkA NEWSLETTER FROM TYRECYCLE
NOVEMBER 2016
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Scrap tyres saved from landfill to build new Perth Stadium
Zero waste tyres to landfill in new Tassie partnership
Whitsunday tyre recycling program a winner with locals
We have seen turbulent economic market conditions again
this year. Commodity prices remain depressed and we are
experiencing an increase in competition from North America
and Europe in the Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) export market.
Although we experienced a stronger Australian retail market
with good collection volumes in the first 6 months of the 2016
year, the tough commodity market, fuelled by cheap prices
for Petcoke, continues to exert pressure to our export TDF
sales. Despite this, Tyrecycle continues to foster a path of
research and development and innovation on a local front
through the development of domestic markets for
our rubber products.
As always, Tyrecycle is committed to providing our customers
with a premier service at a cost-effective price.
In August we launched our new partnership in Tasmania with
Barwicks. Tyrecycle is proud to provide an industry-led local
solution to what is a major waste tyre problem in Tasmania.
Tyrecycle is also pleased to be a partner of Kmart Tyre & Auto
Service – our relationship spans more than 15 years with
8 million tyres collected for recycling. This unique
relationship also sees the diversion and recovery of a wide
variety of ancillary waste streams from Kmart Tyre & Auto
Service locations.
Tyrecycle continues its drive and commitment as a socially
responsible enterprise. In this edition you will read about
some of our partnerships with organisations and bodies
whose values align closely with ours.
While companies often solely focus on their connections
with big companies, the relationships we forge with local
and community organisations are equally as important.
Our support of Four Wheel Drive Victoria and Clean4Shore,
indicates our desire to make a difference to the environment
in which we live.
Tyrecycle is also proud of our involvement with
the building of the new billion-dollar Perth Stadium and
Sports Precinct.
Finally, I wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas
period and a prosperous New Year.
Jim Fairweather
CEO
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
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Tyrecycle, is helping build the new billion-dollar Perth
Stadium and Sports Precinct by re-purposing thousands of
scrap tyres in the form of recycled rubber granules.
The company, which has processing facilities in all states
of Australia, including Perth, converts end-of-life tyres,
otherwise destined for landfill, into recycled rubber products.
Tyrecycle controls the end of life destinations of all its products,
to ensure the full chain of custody in its recycling processes.
“We’re continually finding opportunities in civil construction
applications to utilise recycled rubber product from waste
tyres. Tyrecycle’s involvement in Perth Stadium is an
example of how innovation can help protect the
environment,” said Tyrecycle Chief Executive Officer,
Jim Fairweather.
“We’ve delivered 50 tonnes of 3-5mm recycled rubber
granules from our production facility, to be used in the
stadium build,” he said.
“The product is being used to counteract soil movement and
is being placed around the footings to stabilise the foundation
of the 60,000 seat stadium and reduce any future cracking.”
Tyrecycle operates Australia’s largest processing plant in
Victoria where waste tyres collected from across the country
are recycled into rubber granules of varying size for different use.
The rubber granule products are produced from 100%
recycled truck tyres and go through a specialised
manufacturing process to remove metal, stone, glass,
wood and fabric materials to be reused in the construction,
manufacturing and automotive industries.
“Our products, which are fit for purpose, are becoming
increasingly popular as alternative construction materials,
reflecting their quality, cost effectiveness and environmental
credentials,” Mr Fairweather says.
“Tyrecycle also supplies recycled rubber granules and crumb
for professional athletics tracks and other sporting surfaces
as well as asphalt for roads, while tyres are chipped and
used as drainage aggregates in the construction of drains
and embankments.”
Perth Stadium is a Green Star project, certified under the
Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Green Star rating
system for its reduced environmental impact.
“Tyrecycle is all about stopping tyres and other rubber
products including conveyor belts being sent to landfill or
whole-baled tyres going offshore,” said Mr Fairweather.
“Thousands of tonnes of waste tyres are illegally dumped
every year, costing millions of dollars annually to remove,
while also producing health hazards.
“Even the smallest number of dumped tyres can create a
dangerous breeding ground for mosquitoes that transport
diseases such as Dengue Fever and Ross River Virus and
tyres are combustible, so once they’re ignited, they are
difficult to extinguish.
“Every tyre that is dumped, burnt or landfilled leaches
significant toxins and hazardous compounds into our
environment,” he said.
Tyrecycle continues to work with government and industry to
increase awareness of the importance of tyre recycling and
associated product developments.
“We are committed to discovering new applications for scrap
tyres to reduce the number of tyres entering waste streams
and landfills.”
The new Perth Stadium will open for the start
of the 2018 AFL season.
Scrap tyres saved from landfill to build new Perth Stadium
“WE’VE DELIVERED 50 TONNES OF 3-5MM RECYCLED RUBBER GRANULES FROM OUR
PRODUCTION FACILITY, TO BE USED IN THE STADIUM BUILD.”
Zero waste tyres to landfill in new Tassie partnership
A landmark partnership between leading horticultural company, Barwicks and Australia’s oldest and largest recycler of waste tyres, Tyrecycle, aims to transform Tasmania’s response to waste tyre issues.
Tasmania is home to one of the largest stockpiles of tyres
in Australia at Longford — a situation aggravated by a lack
of genuine tyre recycling options.
The new agreement started in August 2016 and focuses on
delivering an industry-led zero waste to landfill solution.
“It will ensure the most environmentally sound approach
to recycling, with no waste tyres collected from our retail
customers in Tasmania going to landfill or stockpiles,” said
Tyrecycle CEO, Jim Fairweather.
“It gives retailers a genuine choice for supporting positive
environmental outcomes and we’re delighted that most
of the major retailers are on board,” he said.
Barwicks has invested $1.5 million in developing
a purpose-built facility at Bridgewater on the outskirts
of Hobart. Barwicks collects the waste tyres on behalf of
Tyrecycle, undertaking primary shredding of the rubber
material at its new Tyre Recycling Centre.
The material is then transported to Tyrecycle’s leading
processing plant in Melbourne, where it is re-purposed
for use as an alternative fuel in civil engineering
materials, building and automotive products and other
rubber surfaces.
At the time of printing, 215 tonnes or 25,294 Equivalent
Passenger Units had been received at Tyrecycle
Melbourne for further processing.
“THE NEW FACILITY IS LARGE ENOUGH TO DEAL WITH ALL OF TASMANIA’S
APPROXIMATELY 450,000 END-OF-LIFE TYRES PER ANNUM.”
Tyrecycle receives 13.5 million tyres annually and the
majority of those are processed within 24 hours of
reaching one of its facilities.
Tyronn Barwick, from Barwicks Landscape Supplies says
the new venture brings enormous benefits to Tasmania.
“This partnership delivers a great solution for everyone
— it sees investment in Tasmania but draws upon the
expertise of Australia’s most experienced and highly
regarded tyre recycler,” said Mr Barwick.
“To be able to contribute to the long-term recycling
and reuse of waste tyre products, while providing
local jobs and much needed economic development,
is a win-win,” he said. The new facility is large enough to
deal with all of Tasmania’s approximately 450,000 end-
of-life tyres per annum and can be expanded to meet
demand if needed.
Mr Fairweather said he hopes Tasmanians will support
retailers who are doing the right thing with the recycling
of their tyres, which will ultimately see less tyres
stockpiled or sent to landfill.
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Our thanks to the retailers supporting the new partnership:
A real commitment to the community and the environment forms the foundation of a strong business relationship between Kmart Tyre & Auto Service and Tyrecycle.
“We believe in action, not just words and that’s why we’re
committed to our partnership with Tyrecycle,” said Kmart
Tyre & Auto Service Managing Director, Adam Pay.
Tyrecycle collects end-of-life tyres from all Kmart Tyre
& Auto Service locations across the nation.
The relationship commenced in 2001, and since that
time, Kmart Tyre & Auto Service has sent almost 8 million
tyres for recycling, from across Australia.
That’s 7,921,934 tyres from all states that have been
collected by Tyrecycle, which has had a dramatic effect on
the number of tyres entering waste streams or landfill.
It’s not only tyres that Kmart Tyre & Auto Service
recycles, Tyrecycle also collects all ancillary waste,
including batteries, oil filters and wheel weights.
In total, by utilising the additional services offered
by Tyrecycle, 6,649 tonnes of waste other than
rubber/tyres has been diverted from landfill.
Both businesses are members of Tyre Stewardship
Australia, a voluntary scheme which promotes the
development of viable markets for end-of-life tyres.
“Our membership of TSA is just another example
of our commitment to human health and the
environment,” said Adam Pay.
Together, Kmart Tyre & Auto Service and Tyrecycle
were instrumental in the development and successful
implementation of the New South Wales Environment
Protection Agency’s WasteLocateTM program.
Kmart Tyre & Auto Service and Tyrecycle: a river that runs deep
WasteLocateTM is an online tool, which helps tyre
retailers, transporters and recycling facilities meet their
reporting obligations with regard to the movement and
storage of end-of-life tyres.
“Tyre stockpiles are dangerous; they are a fire risk and
create a perfect breeding environment for mosquitoes,”
said Tyrecycle CEO, Jim Fairweather.
“Both Tyrecycle and Kmart Tyre & Auto Service strongly
believe in protecting the environment. We take our social
responsibility seriously and by removing tyres from
stockpiles we are helping to stop the spread of mosquito
borne diseases,” he said.
“WasteLocateTM is another tool to assist in ensuring tyres
are disposed of correctly for recycling into new products,”
said Adam Pay.
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Recently Kmart Tyre & Auto Service was one of the
retailers supportive in addressing one of the biggest
environmental issues in Tasmania – the stockpiling
of approximately 1.3 million end-of-life tyres.
“We wanted to see our tyres appropriately collected
and processed in Tasmania. We aligned our efforts
to the solution offered by Tyrecycle and Barwick’s
and the problem is now being appropriately
addressed,” he said.
Adam Pay Managing Director
Kmart Tyre & Auto Service
“WE BELIEVE IN ACTION, NOT JUST WORDS, AND THAT’S WHY WE’RE
COMMITTED TO OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH TYRECYCLE.”
The Whitsunday Regional Council has joined forces with Tyrecycle to rid the iconic tourist destination of unwanted, old tyres and put them to good use.
The Whitsunday Regional Council covers 29,000 square
kilometres along the Queensland coast and includes the
premier tourist attraction, the Whitsunday Islands.
The partnership with Tyrecycle ensures tyres that were
previously destined for landfill are diverted to an important
recycling venture. Reprocessed EOL tyres are then used in a
range of products including as an alternative to fossil fuel for
energy recovery.
Karl Murdoch, Manager Waste Services, Whitsunday Water
& Waste says the council is embarking on a new promotional
campaign so ratepayers understand what the tyre recovery
program is about.
“Our efforts are focused on our ratepayers, letting them know
the good work we are doing as part of our waste management
strategy which is currently being developed,” said Mr Murdoch.
“We want them to understand that waste, in this case — tyres,
is a re-usable resource.”
The council has produced a range of posters which highlight
the end use of the product.
“So while users are waiting to cross the weighbridge they
can see the posters informing them that we are recycling all
these items at the site. The message we are sending out is
that recycling doesn’t end at the tip — we work with reputable
recyclers like Tyrecycle, who take our discarded items and
recycle them into something else,” said Mr Murdoch.
Tyrecycle has been collecting waste tyres from the Whitsunday
Regional Council for five years. During that time an average of
1,000 tyres a year have been recycled, totalling 5,000 tyres.
The Whitsunday Regional Council consolidates the tyres at
their site near Airlie Beach and a Tyrecycle truck collects
them from there.
The tyres are delivered by rail to the Tyrecycle site in Redbank
Plains, Brisbane, and from there they are processed.
The council is also involved in the recycling of chemical drums,
mobile phones, fertiliser bags, waste oil and batteries.
According to Mr Murdoch, residents are impressed by the
partnership with Tyrecycle.
“Quite a few people have said they were unaware that old tyres
could be used in this way,” he said.
“It’s an important and worthy program and we are proud to be
in this partnership with Tyrecycle.”
Matt McInerney, Tyrecycle National Sales Manager said
Tyrecycle is committed to working with Local Governments
across Australia.
“We work closely with Councils, tailoring our services to meet
their requirements including varied pick up locations,” said
Mr McInerney.
“Tyrecycle services clients across the nation including those in
metropolitan, regional and remote locations.”
“Tyrecycle commends the Whitsunday Regional Council on
its commitment to keeping their region in a pristine and
beautiful state for all to enjoy,” said Mr McInerney.
Whitsunday tyre recycling program a winner with locals
“IT’S AN IMPORTANT AND WORTHY PROGRAM AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE IN THIS PARTNERSHIP WITH TYRECYCLE.”
Tyrecycle was quick to help when we discovered that a volunteer organisation which regularly cleans up important waterways needed a hand to dispose of some of tyres.
Clean4Shore is a volunteer program committed to clearing
marine rubbish from the shores of Brisbane Waters and the
Lower Hawkesbury Estuary in New South Wales.
Most of the rubbish accumulates in the pockets of mangroves
through the action of tides, stormwater run-off and boating
activities. The mangroves are an important fish breeding
ground and provide a vital habitat for juvenile fish.
During 2015, more than 465 volunteers gave more than 2,000
hours to remove 34 tonnes of rubbish from the estuaries. 145
tyres were removed in 2015 and needed to be disposed of
responsibly.
“When we were contacted by Clean4Shore, we were more than
happy to lend a hand,” said Marketing Manager, Meagan Hill.
“The work the volunteers do in caring for the environment is
brilliant. Unwanted tyres do not belong in mangroves
or landfill, Tyrecycle was happy to send those
tyres off to our recycling facility.”
Clean up the bush
Helping volunteers clean up important mangrove area
Volunteers cleaning up tyres for Tyrecycle to collect for recycling.
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“WHEN WE WERE CONTACTED BY CLEAN4SHORE, WE WERE MORE THAN
HAPPY TO LEND A HAND.”
Four Wheel Drive Victoria and Tyrecycle have joined
forces to help tackle the problem of illegally dumped
rubbish in parks and public lands.
The clean-up activity in 2016 has been in two parts — finding
the rubbish first, then collecting it. Four Wheel Drive Victoria
CEO, Wayne Hevey said Clean Up the Bush was part of
an ongoing program to help prevent rubbish dumping.
“Our volunteers have again donated time and effort to
collect and remove a huge amount of waste including
car bodies, tyres and all kinds of household rubbish.
“Tyrecycle generously helped us dispose of some of the
collection,” he said.
Four Wheel Drive Victoria is the umbrella organisation
for 80 Victorian-based four-wheel drive clubs.
“We have a mantra of ‘Driving in a sustainable
environment’,” said Mr Hevey.
“We are committed to protect the land in which we tour.
It’s no coincidence that we maintain excellent and ongoing
relations with the state’s land managers,” he said.
“We are committed to running The Clean Up the Bush
program for many years to come. We are looking
forward to maintaining our partnership with Tyrecycle
and the great work they do in recycling tyres,” he said.
Tyrecycle Marketing Manager, Meagan Hill said Tyrecycle
was happy to assist in the Clean Up the Bush program.
“Volunteers do so much good work for the environment.
Tyrecycle is more than happy to lend a hand to this important
cause,” she said. “Unwanted tyres and other rubbish does
not belong in our parks. They need to be disposed of in an
environmentally friendly manner,” said Mrs Hill.
Clean Up the Bush Program is coordinated by the
Victorian Department of Environment, Land Water and
Planning (DELWP), Parks Victoria. Tyrecycle is proud to
support this important environmental program.
A company philosophy to always be on the look-out for innovative ways to improve its products led to Asphaltech forming a new and mutually beneficial working relationship with Tyrecycle.
Asphaltech is a Civil Engineering company committed to
constant technological advancements and world’s best
practices in providing both innovative asphalt surfacing
products and tailored solutions for pavement and road
requirements.
“We originally approached Melton City Council who were
looking for a supplier of bitumen crumbed rubber asphalt,”
said David Simmons, Asphaltech Regional Manager.
“We needed a supplier of the crumbed rubber product and
that led us to Tyrecycle.”
Bitumen Crumbed Rubber Asphalt is asphalt which contains
crumbed rubber obtained from recycling tyres processed by
Tyrecycle to improve the properties of the asphalt layer.
Asphaltech has laid 3,000 tonnes of Bitumen Crumbed
Rubber Asphalt in the Melton City Council area last financial
year and another 3,000 tonnes to other interested clients
and local councils.
“This product can be used in various applications,” said Mr
Simmons.
“The bitumen crumbed rubber enhances the properties of
the asphalt. It provides the asphalt with greater flexibility
and more resistance to structural and reflective cracking.
It also provides improved waterproofing qualities.”
Asphaltech and Tyrecycle are both long standing members
of the Australian Asphalt Paving Association (AAPA), the
primary organisation representing the Flexible Asphalt
Paving Industry in Australia.
AAPA has formed a Bitumen Crumbed Rubber Asphalt
Working Group to explore and develop new applications and
to promote bitumen crumbed rubber within the industry.
Both Asphaltech and Tyrecycle are represented on this AAPA
working group.
Shredded tyres turned into high demand product
“The beauty of Bitumen Crumbed Rubber Asphalt is that
not only is it a quality product but it also provides enhanced
performance and environmental benefits.
“Asphaltech has been providing asphalt and associated
construction services for over 25 years throughout Australia.
“We are always looking for ways to improve our product, our
service to our clients and ways to lessen the impact on the
environment.
“Bitumen Crumbed Rubber Asphalt is a desired and
specialised product, our clients specify it because of the
water-proofing and resistance to fatigue cracking that it
provides,” Mr Simmons added.
The use of Bitumen Crumbed Rubber within Asphalt
surfaces demonstrates a proactive company strategy by
Asphaltech to minimise environmental impacts and
promote recycled products.
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“ ASPHALTECH HAS LAID 3,000 TONNES OF BITUMEN CRUMBED RUBBER ASPHALT IN THE MELTON CITY COUNCIL AREA LAST
FINANCIAL YEAR AND ANOTHER 3,000 TONNES TO OTHER INTERESTED CLIENTS
AND LOCAL COUNCILS”
Get in touch
National Phone Number
1300 4 TYRECYCLE
(1300 489 732)
Phone +61 (0) 3 8339 3501 Fax +61 (0) 3 9305 2545 Email sales@tyrecycle.com.au
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HEAD OFFICE (VIC)
30-56 Encore Avenue
Somerton
VIC 3062
ADELAIDE
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Lonsdale
SA 5160
SYDNEY
81/85 Christie Street
St Marys
NSW 2760
PERTH
10 Keegan Street
O’Connor
WA 6163
BRISBANE
Lot 1 Gypsum Drive
Redbank Plains
QLD 4301
HOBART
Barwicks
3 Weily Park Road
Brighton Industrial Estate
TAS 7030
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