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Tyre Stewardship Australia has welcomed a new Australian parliamentary inquiry into the tire industry and urged the Federal Government to implement its 12 recommendations without delay. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science tabled its report, “When the Rubber Hits the Road,” on October 15, 2026, recommending nationally harmonized rules for end-of-life tires, a staged reduction in onsite burial of mining tires, stronger support for regional and remote areas, expanded domestic markets for recycled tire materials and consideration of a mandatory national product stewardship scheme. TSA says the recommendations provide a clear pathway toward a more consistent and circular national system at a time when Australia generates around 72 million Equivalent Passenger Units of end-of-life tires annually. The organization also highlighted the Committee’s support for retreading, increased use of crumb rubber in roads, stronger government procurement and collaboration with universities and CSIRO to commercialize new tire recycling technologies.

New consumer research commissioned by Tyre Stewardship Australia has found strong public support for national rules requiring used tires to be properly collected and recycled. The YouGov study, conducted in March 2026 among 1,051 vehicle owners, found that 91% support national rules for used tire collection and recycling, while 92% believe the tire industry should take greater responsibility. TSA said the findings strengthen the case for a whole-of-supply-chain mandatory tire product stewardship scheme covering importers, retailers, collectors, recyclers and other participants. The survey also found concerns over transparency, illegal dumping and disposal fees, with many motorists unsure what happens to their old tires after replacement. TSA said the results show that Australia’s voluntary approach is no longer enough to deliver the accountability, traceability and environmental outcomes consumers expect.

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The newly signed agreements establish potential commercial pathways for two of the facility’s primary output streams, recovered steel and tire-derived oil, subject to validation through initial production runs and laboratory analysis.

A new documentary released by Tyre Stewardship Australia examines illegal tire dumping in Australia, focusing on the financial and environmental impacts associated with improper disposal of end-of-life tires. Titled Tyred and Wasted: Australia’s Illegal Tyre Dumping Crisis, the documentary explores how disposal fees paid by motorists and businesses for used tire collection may not always result in responsible processing, with some tires reportedly being dumped unlawfully rather than entering approved tire recycling channels.

Arkansas' tire recycling program is struggling due to chronic underfunding, with scrap tires piling up across the state. The program relies on a state-mandated fee, but rising costs have outpaced revenues, leaving a funding gap. Efforts to increase tire fees have faced resistance, including a 2023 proposal that passed the Senate but stalled in the House, partly due to concerns over higher taxes.

Starting next year, New Orleans residents will be able to earn money by recycling tires as part of a new pilot program aimed at curbing illegal tire dumping across the city. Supported by $250,000 in funding from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the New Orleans Sanitation Department, the initiative seeks to reduce the thousands of tires illegally discarded each year.

Globally, over one billion tires become unusable yearly, presenting a valuable resource for the circular economy. Efforts to manage end-of-life tires (ELTs) are underway, with various stakeholders collaborating to improve recycling rates and reduce tire dumping. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Tire Industry Project (TIP) has facilitated workshops to foster cooperation among stakeholders in regions such as the US, Europe, and China. While progress has been made in ELT recycling rates, challenges remain, including policy inconsistencies and inadequate market reporting.

The foot of the EJ Whitten Bridge in Victoria has become a massive illegal dumping ground for tires, reflecting a statewide trend. Authorities attribute the surge in tire dumping to businesses avoiding recycling fees and rogue operators exploiting recycling schemes. The Department of Transport and Planning has cleared approximately 2500 tires from beneath the bridge, with many remaining on the slope and some falling into the river. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating.