Service
Tyre Disposal & Recycling
Every tyre we remove is logged and sent to an authorised processor. No fly-tipping, no landfill. Free with any new fitting.
By the Surrey Tyres team
Workshop technicians · West Molesey, KT8
Every tyre that leaves a UK workshop is legally controlled waste under the Environment Agency's Waste Tyre Regulations. Fly-tipping carries fines up to £50,000; even a single tyre dumped in a country lane is a criminal offence. We take this seriously — every tyre we remove from a customer's vehicle is logged on our waste-transfer note system, weighed quarterly, and collected by an authorised waste-tyre processor (we use Charles Lawrence Recycling, our nearest EA-licensed facility).
The tyres aren't binned. About 60% are recycled into rubber crumb for sports surfaces (5-a-side football pitches, children's playgrounds, athletic tracks). About 25% are sent for tyre-derived fuel (cement kilns). The remaining 15% with sound carcasses are re-treaded for commercial vehicle use. Less than 1% goes to landfill — and that's tyres so contaminated they can't be processed.
Included free with every tyre fit we do. Drop-off service for customers wanting to dispose of tyres that weren't fitted by us: £3.50 per car tyre, £6 per 4×4 tyre, £15 per truck tyre. Waste transfer note issued so you have a paper trail.
What’s included
- Authorised processor
- Free with fitting
- Receipts available
- EA-compliant
When you need this
- You're fitting new tyres with us (always free)
- You have a set of old tyres in the garage that need disposing of
- You're cleaning out an estate / shed and found tyres
- You're a small fleet operator who needs WT4 waste-transfer notes
- You bought a part-worn set elsewhere and need the old ones gone
How it works
1. Drop the tyres at the workshop
24 Central Avenue, KT8 2QH. Within workshop hours. Or we take them at the same time as fitting new ones.
2. We log them on our waste-transfer ledger
Each tyre is recorded by size, type, and date received.
3. Stored in our compliant bunker
Indoor, secure, fire-risk controlled.
4. Collected quarterly by Charles Lawrence Recycling
EA-licensed waste processor with full audit trail.
5. You get a receipt + waste transfer note if requested
Required if you're a business; useful if you're an individual with multiple tyres.
Tyre Disposal & Recycling prices in Surrey — from
Indicative starting prices fitted and VAT-included. Exact price depends on vehicle, size, and stock — call for a firm quote.
Free with new tyre fit
Free
Always — no charge ever
Drop-off — car tyre
From £3.5
Without a fit
Drop-off — 4×4/SUV tyre
From £6
Larger carcass weight
Drop-off — light commercial
From £8
Van and pickup tyres
Drop-off — agricultural/large
From £15
Tractor, plant, large 4×4 split rim
WT4 waste transfer note
Free
Free with any drop-off
Surrey Tyres vs the alternatives
Honest comparison against the chains and pure-mobile outfits. Pick what works for you — but pick with the facts.
| Criteria | Surrey Tyres | Chain / alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Council tip | No queue, fixed price per tyre | Often refused; some councils charge £5-7 per tyre |
| Fly-tipping (illegal) | Compliant, no fine risk | Up to £50,000 fine or prosecution |
| Random unlicensed disposer | WT4 transfer note proves chain of custody | No paperwork — you remain legally liable |
| Other tyre shops | £3.50 drop-off (car) | Often £5-10 |
In Surrey
Local picture
Local fly-tipping along the A3 and A317 lay-bys is a frequent problem — we've helped Elmbridge Council and Surrey Heath remove tyre dumps several times in the past year. Anyone caught fly-tipping carries personal liability, so the £3.50-15 we charge to take a tyre legally is genuinely the cheapest solution. Drop-off is generally same-day quick — just bring the tyres in workshop hours.
FAQ
Tyre Disposal & Recycling — your questions, answered
Why is there a charge to dispose of tyres I bought elsewhere?+
Can I throw tyres in my black bin?+
What's the WT4 waste transfer note?+
How long can I store tyres before disposing?+
Do you recycle tyres for use as garden planters?+
Are all the tyres really recycled?+
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