TRACS, the Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme, is mounting a publicity campaign to encourage people to choose a TRACS dealer, the next time they need to change their tyres.

TRACS was set up in 2008 to monitor the movement of tyres in Ireland, including waste tyres and was introduced by the tyre sector as a response to new 2008 Department of the Environment Waste Management Regulations. According to TRACS, 55,000 tonnes of tyre waste is estimated to be generated in Ireland each year.
 
A database system has been created, so all tyres can be traced from when they are imported to when they are sold, right though to when they are discarded, reused or processed for recovery. Many responsible importers, manufacturers, retailers and waste collectors have registered with the scheme and TRACS says that industry practice has improved significantly with retailers changing their previous habits. TRACS members only give waste tyres to approved collectors and recognise that they still have a responsibility for their management even after the waste collector removes it.

A full list of importers, manufacturers, retailers and waste collectors in Ireland who have registered with TRACS is available on the TRACS website at www.tracsireland.ie.