Car and van tyres
With or without rims.
Tyre disposal · Ipswich and Suffolk
Tyre disposal in Ipswich
Collection of car, van, 4x4, lorry and agricultural tyres from homes, garages, farms and businesses, sent for recycling and recovery.
- All tyre sizes collected
- Farm silage tyres taken
- Paperwork for business customers
Tyre disposal: what to expect
Tyres are banned from landfill in the UK, so they cannot go in a skip or household bin. They have to be collected by a registered carrier and sent to a facility that recycles them into crumb rubber, sports surfaces and other products, or recovers energy from them.
We collect tyres from homes, garages, tyre fitters, fleet operators and farms around Ipswich and across Suffolk. For farms, that includes old silage clamp tyres, which can build up over years and are a common problem when land changes hands.
Fly-tipped tyres are a regular issue on farmland and industrial estates. We clear dumped tyres too, with photo reports for landowners and insurers.
Tyres we collect
4x4 and SUV tyres
All sizes.
Lorry and bus tyres
From fleets and hauliers.
Agricultural tyres
Tractor tyres and old silage clamp tyres.
Motorbike and bicycle tyres
Collected alongside other waste.
Fly-tipped tyres
Cleared from private land. See fly-tipping removal.
Tyre disposal rules
Why tyres cannot go to landfill
Whole and shredded tyres have been banned from landfill since 2006. They are bulky, trap gases and can rise through landfill sites over time.
Storing tyres
Large stockpiles of tyres are a fire risk and may need an environmental permit or exemption. If tyres are building up on your site, arrange regular collections.
Business paperwork
Garages and businesses must use a registered carrier and keep waste transfer notes. We provide these with every collection.
Silage tyres
Tyres used to weigh down silage clamps can be removed in bulk. They are often full of water and soil, so we plan collections to suit.
How it works
Tell us what you have
Photos and a description help us plan safe handling.
Quote and paperwork
A fixed price and the right documents for the waste type.
Safe collection
Packaged and transported by trained staff.
Licensed disposal
Taken to a permitted facility, with records provided.
What affects the price of tyre disposal
Every job is priced individually. These are the main factors.
- Tyre size
- Agricultural and lorry tyres cost more than car tyres.
- Rims
- Tyres on rims may cost more to process.
- Quantity
- Larger collections cost less per tyre.
- Condition
- Tyres full of soil or water take longer to handle.
Why choose Ipswich Waste
Registered waste carrier
Every collection comes with a waste transfer note, so you can prove your waste was handled legally.
Recycling first
Waste is sorted at licensed sites so rubble, metal, wood, card and green waste are recycled.
Fixed prices
Clear quotes agreed before we start, including permits and disposal.
Local and fast
Based in Ipswich, with next-day service across most IP postcodes.
Tyre disposal across Ipswich and nearby
We cover Ipswich and the surrounding towns, villages and business parks, including:
- Ipswich town centre
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Chantry
- Whitton
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Kesgrave
- Martlesham
- Woodbridge
- Felixstowe
- Claydon
- Bramford
- Sproughton
- Pinewood
- Copdock
- Capel St Mary
- Hadleigh
- Needham Market
- Stowmarket
- Ransomes Europark
- Futura Park
Frequently asked questions
Can I put tyres in a skip?
No. Tyres are banned from landfill and must be collected separately.
Do you collect single tyres?
Yes, often alongside a larger collection or clearance.
Can you take tractor tyres?
Yes, including large agricultural and silage tyres.
Do you collect from garages regularly?
Yes. Garages and tyre fitters can book regular collections.
What happens to the tyres?
They are recycled into products such as crumb rubber or used for energy recovery.
Do you need the rims removed?
Not necessarily. Tell us whether tyres are on rims when you book.
Book tyre disposal in Ipswich
Tell us what you need and we will confirm a fixed price.