How to Get Rid of Old Tyres in Sydney
Quick answer
Most Sydney council clean-ups won't take tyres (Randwick, for example, excludes car parts). The easy legal routes are:
- Leave them with the retailer when you buy new tyres — choose a TSA Accredited tyre retailer.
- Drop them at an accredited collector or recycler.
Never leave tyres on the kerb, in bushland or in a bin.
1. Hand them back at a TSA Accredited retailer
Tyre Stewardship Australia's My Tyres My Choice program says retailers showing the "Tyre Stewardship Australia Accredited" sign on their shopfront door or window are committed to responsible management of used tyres, and accredited retailers send old tyres to TSA Accredited recyclers/collectors. Look for the sign, or ask before you buy. Disposal fees vary by retailer — ask at the counter.
Official: My Tyres My Choice (find a retailer)
2. Drop off at an accredited collector or recycler
TSA's directory lets you search accredited collectors and recyclers by service type and state — filter to NSW.
Official: TSA Accredited Recyclers & Collectors
Example: Tyrecycle says individuals can drop off tyres at its Sydney locations, and it accepts car, truck, bus and agricultural tyres (contact them about specialty tyres). Check their page for the site address, hours and any fees before driving out — Tyrecycle Sydney.
Why dumping is a bad idea
- The NSW EPA says waste must be transported to a place that can lawfully accept it (section 143 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997).
- Its waste-tyre page (aimed mainly at tyre businesses and transporters) warns of a $8,000 fine or prosecution, with penalties up to $5 million.
- Loads of more than 20 tyres or 200 kg within NSW must be tracked under the waste regulation — relevant if you're clearing out a big pile.
- Stockpiled tyres are a fire hazard and can breed mosquitoes and vermin.
Report suspected tyre dumping to the EPA Environment Line on 131 555.
Official: NSW EPA — Waste tyres
Council depots
We haven't confirmed which Sydney council depots take domestic tyres. Check your council's site (find your council) before you go.
Sources: TSA My Tyres My Choice · TSA directory · Tyrecycle · NSW EPA. Last checked 29 Oct 2026.