Old tyres not for the bonfire

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) says with weather easing and fire restrictions lifted in some areas, farmers conducting hazard reduction burns should also consider removing any stacks of old tyres on their land.

EPA South West Region Manager Carolyn Francis says a pile of waste tyres is a fire hazard and a threat to the environment.

“You can stockpile up to 40 tonnes or 5,000 standard passenger tyres without needing a permit from EPA, but there are common sense reasons for most property owners to get rid of old tyres,” Ms Francis said.

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