The Leading Journal for the Tyre Recycling Sector

The Leading Journal for the Tyre Recycling Sector

A Guide to UK Used Tyre Recovery Legislation

An introduction to applicable regulations in England.

An introduction to UK regulations regarding used tyres.

This document is the fruit of collaboration between Government and Industry Associations. Its purpose is to support improved understanding by businesses of the practical impact of regulations applicable to used tyres. It also provides a complement to guidance issued to enforcement officers.

This document contains important information for all those involved with used tyres in the UK. The recovery of used tyres is both an opportunity and a challenge. Used tyres are potentially a valuable resource for reuse, retreading or other recovery processes according to their condition. In the case of reuse particular rigour is necessary since tyres are a safety-critical element of every vehicle on the road. Over the years a body of legislation has built up to address these different issues. This document aims to identify the principal obligations relating to used tyres and how to comply with them.

Click here to view the Used tyre recovery document on the TRA website.