Duty of care & correct processing
The correct processing of used tyres minimises the impact on the environment and converts them into a useful, sustainable and valuable commodity and benefits the economy. However, this is only possible if used tyres are returned to responsible retailers who abide by a strict code of conduct and practice.
To avoid used tyres entering illegal waste storage sites, it is the retailers’ and distributors responsibility to ensure their waste is transferred to an authorised waste carrier and check their transfer documentation to determine the end facility that will ultimately receive their material is licenced and is actually affiliated to that carrier. Your duty of care for the material you generate is not discharged simply transferring it to a carrier
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