Waste

• Waste Minimisation Act 2008
• Progress and outcomes
• Waste strategy
• Waste streams
  • Construction and demolition waste
  • Hazardous waste
  • Tyres
  • Agrichemicals
  • Used oil
  • Household lighting
  • Wastewater
  • Packaging
• Waste data

Dealing with old and unwanted tyres

The Ministry for the Environment is working to develop sustainable systems for the management of old and unwanted (end-of-life) tyres. We are working with the tyre industry, the Motor Trade Association, councils and other groups interested in tyre management.

• Why tyres are an environmental issue
• Ways we can improve the management of old and unwanted tyres
• Tools for councils for managing tyres

Last updated: 27 July 2009