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Haulier jailed for illegally dumping thousands of tyres

A waste haulier has received a 12-month prison sentence for illegally dumping thousands of used tyres. In a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency (EA), Mold Crown Court was told how Mark Watts, 41, of Burntwood, Staffordshire, transported the tyres…

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Sponsorship opportunities now available

The TRA's 'Dancing Queen' dinner will be held on Friday 17 June with live cabaret, a special charity raffle and the thrill and excitement of the casino tables. It's a night that cannot be missed. Sponsorship opportunities Drinks reception, table…

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2011 Year of opportunity for the TRA

Looking back The first decade of the millennium was a formative one for both the Responsible Recycler Scheme and the TRA itself. The RRS is now ten years old and the TRA itself grew out of that early success of…

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New members take TRA membership to all-time high

The Association is pleased to announce that it has approved new member applications from KSM (South West) Limited and Treads Recycling Limited of Northern Ireland. The two new members will considerably strengthen the presence of the TRA and of the…

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Garages face prosecution over illegal dumping of tyres

Garages and tyre delears are being warned they could face significant fines or custodial sentences if they fail to recycle their used tyres correctly. The warning has been issued by the Tyre Recovery Association following the recent prosecution of nine…

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Tyre recyclers to be recognised with innovation award

Leading companies and individuals involved in the treatment, processing or use of end of life tyres are set to have their efforts recognised by the industry for the first time. The inaugural Michelin Innovation Award will be presented at the…

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2010 Forum Day – bigger and better than ever

This year's annual TRA Forum Day will take place on Friday 9th July at a familiar venue, the St John's Hotel, Solihull. Bigger and better than ever, this year's event is adding a morning Workshop dedicated to introducing tyre retailers…

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Three Arrests in Crackdown by the EA

The arrests were made by the police as part of 'Operation Hemlock' - an Environment Agency investigation into the illegal handling and disposal of tyres across the country. Environmental Crime officers are targeting sites where volumes of poor quality tyre…

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