The TRACS (Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme) 2012 annual report shows that the organisation is successfully maintaining its reputation as Ireland's first, and largest tyre monitoring and compliance scheme.  Statistically adjusted figures show overall membership has increased significantly with well over 90% of the sector as a whole now signed up to TRACS. 

The report shows that at the end of 2011, TRACS membership covered over 750 sites and account for 84% of producers/importers, 68% of retail outlets, 60% of wholesalers and 82% of waste collectors by unit. TRACS say that through increased participation in the waste management process, TRACS members have been positively changing the way the industry as a whole perceives its waste obligations.

The figures go on to show that 47% of waste tyres were used for conversion into saleable products, 11% of waste tyres were exported whole for further treatment and 21% were baled with the remainder shredded. Most exports (baled and whole) as well as shredded tyres are usually processed as tyre derived fuel. 

TRACS director Fiacra Quinn said, "With increased sector compliance has come a wider industry and public understanding of TRACS' important role in monitoring and tracking the proper channeling of waste tyre material. We call on any still unregistered collectors of end of life tyres to sign up with TRACS and to deal with their waste in an ethical and responsible manner. TRACS also urges all retailers to deal only with registered and authorised waste collectors and to look for a recovery certificate as proof of authenticity."

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