The first National Farm Tyre Take-Back Day, organised and funded by Circol ELT, saw a strong turnout when it began on 20th November at Crossmore Recycling in Kildorrery, Co. Cork
Circol ELT thanks the farming community for their enthusiastic participation, highlighting that advance registration and sticking to scheduled times helped keep traffic moving smoothly and operations running efficiently.
Alan Dillon, Minister of State at the Department of Climate Action, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, emphasised that “farmers play a vital role in Ireland’s sustainability journey.” He noted that this collection initiative offers farmers an affordable and straightforward way to dispose of waste tyres responsibly—benefiting both farmers and the environment and demonstrating the positive impact of collaboration.
Acknowledgment was also given to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), the Farm Contractors Association of Ireland (FCAI), and the Irish Farm Films Producers Group (IFFPG) for helping spread the word about the event. Circol ELT expressed gratitude to Crossmore Tyre Recycling for hosting the event and expertly managing the intake process from start to finish.
Bill Collins, CEO of Circol ELT, described the day as a significant step forward in offering accessible and environmentally sound options for farm tyre disposal. He pointed out that high farmer participation highlights the need for a well-organised solution across the country and thanked everyone involved—especially Crossmore Tyre Recycling—for ensuring the event ran smoothly.
2026 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
James O’Keeffe, Managing Director of Crossmore Tyre Recycling, shared his satisfaction in supporting Circol ELT’s efforts. He said that farmers appreciated the chance to get rid of old tyres, and his team was happy to make the process efficient and hassle-free.
Circol ELT also announced that additional Farm Tyre Take-Back Days are planned, with new dates for spring and autumn 2026 to be revealed soon. This ongoing series will give farmers in every region continued access to a subsidised, compliant, and eco-friendly way to dispose of farm tyres.
