Farmers in Cork and surrounding counties are being offered an opportunity to recycle unwanted tyres at an affordable price.

The collection takes place in Kildorrery, Co Cork, for three days from Thursday 20 November through to Saturday 22 November.

Farmers can deliver tyres to Crossmore Tyre Recycling in Carrigdownane (P67 YC99) during these days, provided they have pre-registered to do so, quoting their herd number. A charge of €50/t applies on the first 4t, with a charge of €120/t thereafter.

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Farmers are advised that about 110 car tyres equate to a tonne, or 15 truck tyres.

The initiative affords a safe and sustainable disposal pathway for unwanted farm tyres, which may have been used to cover silage pits in the past.

Farmers are also reminded of the hazardous waste collections being held at various locations around the country.

Again, charges apply, but at much lower rates than commercial hazardous waste companies normally charge.