Ireland uses the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model for dealing with a number of waste streams, including tyres. Under the EPR scheme for tyres, which was introduced in 2017, producers have a responsibility to finance the collection and environmentally sound waste management of these products at end of life.
In 2022, implementation of this scheme ensured that 95% of passenger vehicle tyres were recovered, and 85% were recycled, surpassing the targets of 70% and 30% respectively.
Prior to the introduction of the EPR scheme in 2017, my Department made €700,000 available to help remove historic waste tyres from farms. I have no plans currently to arrange a further collection event.