New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme is now fully operational.
Under the scheme, named Tyrewise, tyre shops and other tyre generators can have their end-of-life tyres collected for free.
Members of the public can also dispose of up to five worn-out tyres per day, for free, at registered public collection sites around the country.
Environment Minister Penny Simmonds said it marked a significant step toward addressing the long-standing problem of tyre dumping.