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

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(1300 489 732)

Phone +61 (0) 3 8339 3501 Fax +61 (0) 3 9305 2545 Email sales@tyrecycle.com.au

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