Motorsport Australia has teamed up with Tyrecycle to initiate a tyre recycling pilot program at The Bend Motorsport Park from 23-25 May.
In motorsport, tyres represent a major waste challenge, and efficiently recycling racing tyres after events is a common aspiration within the motorsport community.
Sunil Vohra, the CEO of Motorsport Australia, anticipates that insights gained from this pilot program will help assess the practicality of incorporating tyre recycling logistics into future motorsport events.
“By collaborating with Tyrecycle, we are harnessing industry-leading expertise in resource recovery to test practical and sustainable solutions that meet the specific needs of motorsport events,” Vohra stated.
The pilot surpassed expectations, successfully recycling 168 tyres during the three-day event at The Bend Motorsport Park.
“This pilot program paves the way for additional investment in synchronising motorsport activities with circular economy practices,” Vohra added.
“Tyrecycle forms the essential link between tyre disposal and the reuse of materials.”
Jim Fairweather, CEO of Tyrecycle, noted that collaborating with Motorsport Australia will help raise awareness of the advantages and opportunities associated with implementing sustainable practices throughout all levels of the motorsport sector.
“Having Tyrecycle’s leading expertise in used tyre collection and recycling on-site at this event enabled us to provide racing competitors and motorsport officials with a convenient and safe method for managing tyres at the end of their life cycle,” Fairweather explained.
“Effective sustainability strategies depend on accurate, event-specific data. This tyre recycling pilot was designed not only to divert waste but also to gather insights into the types and quantities of tyres used, logistical matters for on-site collection, and the practicality of subsequent recycling processes.”
Alistair MacDonald, CEO of The Bend Motorsport Park, expressed satisfaction in supporting the pilot programme, underlining the potential for collaboration in tackling the global challenge of decarbonisation.
“The success of this pilot demonstrates that sustainable tyre disposal can be seamlessly integrated into motorsport operations without sacrificing performance, safety, or event efficiency,” MacDonald remarked.
“By collaborating with Motorsport Australia and Tyrecycle, we aim to contribute to the formulation of best practices and policy recommendations for the future.”
Motorsport Australia is committed to achieving an industry-wide target of 100 per cent tyre recycling through a model that aligns with the demanding nature of motorsport events.
About Tyrecycle
Tyrecycle is Australia’s largest collector and recycler of end-of-life tyres. With a nationwide network of collection services and recycling facilities, Tyrecycle processes approximately 20 million tyres annually. Operating the largest and most diverse tyre recycling facilities in the nation, Tyrecycle also opened Australia’s first off-the-road mining truck tyre recycling facility in Port Hedland in 2024. As part of the ResourceCo Group, a leader in Australia’s resource recovery industry, Tyrecycle prides itself on its environmental, quality, and safety accreditations while being a prominent participant among key industry peak bodies.
With an impressive recycling rate of 99%, Tyrecycle stands out as best-in-class, dedicated to maximising the potential of every tyre, conducting rigorous R&D, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across operations. For over 30 years, Tyrecycle has upheld an unrivalled service in material traceability and chain of custody, ensuring partners that their ‘waste’ is not going to waste.
Tyrecycle’s custom-made recycled rubber crumb and granules are utilised in various applications, including tile adhesives, playgrounds, and sports fields, with their most common use being in the construction and resurfacing of roads. When used as a binder with bitumen through hot-mix or seal spray, rubber crumb enhances road performance by significantly reducing noise levels and extending the lifespan of roads, making them more durable and sustainable.
Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) serves as an alternative energy source for high-energy consumers throughout Asia. By replacing fossil fuels such as coal and gas, TDF significantly cuts greenhouse gas emissions for its users.
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