From 1 March 2024, a tyre stewardship fee was introduced on all new tyres purchased in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Tyrewise is New Zealand's first regulated product stewardship scheme aimed at reducing illegal dumping, stockpiles and sending tyres to landfill. This product stewardship scheme is covered by the Waste Minimisation (Tyres) Regulations 2023.

Disposal fees still apply for end-of-life tyres at the Pines Resource Recovery Park, however from 1 September 2024 end-of-life tyres can be disposed of free of charge with your registered seller or fitter, or up to five tyres at a time can be taken to a registered public collection site for no charge.

Check out the Tyrewise website for more information.