News

Winter 2012

At the end of 2011 we would like to thank all those who participated in TRACS this year. The membership increased by 100% since March to December 2011 which we are delighted with.


Since the change in relation to the returns been submitted quarterly instead of yearly the response is very positive with a high percentage of members returning on time. Please remember it is not the job of TRACS to keep phoning and contacting members regarding this matter.


We would please ask retailers to use only waste collectors with a valid waste permit as all returns are going to be checked as they come in. Giving out tyres to farmers is not permitted and this practise has got to stop. If farmers need tyres they can obtain tyres from a waste collector.


If any member has any news items we could feature in our newsletter please contact TRACS and we will include these items in the future.


We are currently sending out the renewal documents for 2012 so please fill out the relevant forms and return them to us as soon as possible.


Please be aware of illegal waste collectors
A Co Down man was today fined

AUTUMN 2011

Welcome to the latest TRACS News... We are delighted to report our membership from quarter one 2011 to end of quarter 3 has increased by over 90%. Of course we are still growing and continuing to emphasise the importance of compliance in the market.

Enquiries from new members tend to relate to the misconception that becoming compliant means that business information will be given to third parties such as the revenue commissioners. This of course is not true. All information given to TRACS is treated in the utmost confidence. TRACS has adopted the best security and data management systems and procedures, to ensure that any information submitted by members is kept completely confidential and secure. Strict controls ensure that no information can be produced on any one member. Information is only reproduced in aggregate as required under the regulations. Anonymity is guaranteed 100%.

TRACS new website will soon be up and running with a new fresh look and simple easy to follow guidelines for members.

A big thank you as always to members who continue to support us by returning stats on a quarterly basis. Keep up the good work!

Finally as its that time of year again we would like to remind all our members to continue to dispose of used tyres correctly and use a compliant waste collector with a current permit. Environmental protection and personal safety are paramount so please observe caution over the coming weeks in particular.

SUMMER 2011

Well Summer is finally here and we would like to keep you up to date with the latest TRACS news. The first six months of 2011 have been extremely busy for TRACS and we have increased our membership by 18% . We would like to take this opportunity to thank all members who have submitted returns after the first quarter. We have to date received 96% of returns which is very encouraging in these times when everyone is so busy keeping their heads above water! Our fee remains at €20+Vat for 2011 renewals & don’t forget when you join you are automatically added to our member list which is updated daily. We are in the process of redesigning the TRACS website to make it more user friendly and easier to navigate, please let us know if there is anything you would like to see on our website. Remember… We are here to help so please call Pat or Iga with any questions you may have. If any members have suggestions for future newsletters please contact us.

News from Ballinasloe Tyre Centre “West of Ireland Farmer Cleans Up All Round”

Mr John Fox a dairy farmer from Galway who scooped the Arrabawn co op milk supplier of the year award, believes in high standards on his farm. He had a surplus of silage pit tyres when he changed over to silage wrap bales. He looked to the ITIA (Irish Tyre Industry Association) website to find a tyre collector and he chose Crumb Rubber Ireland who collected the tyres for a small fee. John was assured that the old tyres would be recycled to make new products rather than going into a land fill site.

The ITIA congratulated John Fox on his award and would urge other farmers to remove unwanted and unsightly tyres from their farms and dispose of them with an authorised tyre collector. This would really go a long way towards Ireland meeting its obligations under the EU waste management directives.

SPRING 2011

  • The first quarter of 2011 has been a very busy time for TRACS. Audits have been successfully completed on most member waste collectors. These TRACS’ audited waste collectors will feature on a recommended list shortly.
  • TRACS has maintained a free and open competitive market between the waste holder (the retailer) and the waste collectors, as agreed with the Irish Tyre Industry Association and the Department of Environment.  All retailers are free to choose in contracting a responsible waste collector to manage and treat their waste tyres.
  • Pat Kierans has been appointed as Sales Manager - TRACS. Pat can be contacted on 01 4100601

End of Life Tyre Up-cycling Competition

1st Place - ShoresaveTRACS is influencing behavioural change with respect to how producers, importers and retailers view and deal with the tyre waste created as a result of their activities and recently ran an End of Life Tyre Up-cycling Competition in conjunction with NCAD (National College of Art and Design). The aim of the competition was to find the most innovative and practical solutions to reusing and recycling end of life waste tyres. Judging criteria included commercial potential for the product, ability to up-cycle large amounts of tyres, the energy used in production and the potential to raise awareness of recycling.

2nd Place - FlexagonIndustrial design students Gemma Beardsley and Ellen Fogarty were the overall winners of the competition with their project ‘ShoreSave’, which aims at providing coastal communities with sustainable solutions to both the problems of disposing of waste tyres and coastal erosion. ShoreSave serves the function of a strong robust crash barrier against incoming waves, protecting vulnerable coastlines.

3rd Place - Stac TRACS has had a major influence on changing industry attitudes to managing tyre waste since it started in 2008. TRACS currently records over 90% of all tyres imported and supplied in Ireland and 64% of tyres retailed, while waste collectors who are members of TRACS report over 72% collection of total units supplied on to the market.