Bonn, April 14, 2026. The new EU Waste Shipment Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 is bringing about a fundamental transformation in the waste management industry. What was previously often handled via opaque export channels will in future be subject to strict controls, digital documentation requirements, and clear environmental standards. For tire retailers, automotive businesses, and car dealerships, this means that selecting the right waste disposal partner will become a core business responsibility. Effective May 21, 2026.

Bonn, February 24, 2026. Used tires regularly accumulate on farms – from large-volume tractor tires and trailer tires to tires that have been used for years as silage ballast. Once tires have reached the end of their service life, the question of proper disposal arises. Crucially, used tires can only be disposed of properly if they are handed over to or collected by certified waste management companies.

Bonn, January 26, 2026. The major fire at a tire storage facility in the Nordstadt district of Karlsruhe once again highlights the risks posed by improperly stored used tires. During the night leading into Saturday, large quantities of used tires caught fire on an area of ​​approximately 500 square meters. Sixty-eight firefighters were deployed for several hours. No one was injured, and the property damage is estimated at [amount missing].

Bonn, January 13, 2026. With the increasing prevalence of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in modern vehicles, the challenge of used tire disposal is also growing. As a rule, the sensor remains on the wheel when the tire is removed. In the few cases where the sensor is attached to the tire inside a container, it should be checked again as a precaution whether the

Bonn, September 09, 2025. The illegal disposal of used tires remains a massive environmental problem in Germany. Recent incidents in North Rhine-Westphalia and Bavaria make it clear once again: illegal dumping is not an isolated incident, but rather an expression of a persistent problem that has significant consequences for the environment and local communities. The ZARE (Certified Used Tire Disposal) initiative regularly documents such cases and calls for

Bonn, July 28, 2025. Sealed and silent tires are designed to protect drivers from breakdowns and reduce driving noise. However, these self-sealing or sound-damped tires are up to 20 percent more expensive to purchase than comparable standard tires. Sealed and silent tires can only be recycled to a limited extent at the end of their life cycle and require significantly greater effort.

Bonn, July 28, 2025. According to estimates by ZARE partners, the share of sealed and silent tires in the volume of used tires has risen to around 4 percent, corresponding to approximately 2.400 tons annually – and the trend is rising. This increasing prevalence poses a growing problem for professional and environmentally sound disposal, as self-sealing or sound-damped tires