What is a recycling fee?

When purchasing new tyres in Finland, you may notice a separate recycling fee on your order. Many customers ask what this fee means and why it is charged. Here is a simple explanation.

What is a recycling fee?

The recycling fee is a statutory charge used to fund the collection, transportation, and recycling of end-of-life tyres. The fee helps ensure that used tyres are processed in an environmentally responsible manner and do not end up in nature or landfill sites.

Why is a recycling fee charged?

In Finland, tyre manufacturers and importers are responsible for the producer responsibility system. The recycling fee helps cover the costs of this system, ensuring that used tyres can be collected and reused in various applications.

What happens to old tyres?

Used tyres can be recycled and utilized in many ways, including:

• Civil engineering and construction projects
• Noise barriers
• Sports field structures
• Raw material for recycled products
• Energy production in certain applications

This allows tyre materials to be reused as efficiently as possible.

Is the recycling fee included in the tyre price?

Online stores may either display the recycling fee as a separate charge or include it in the product price. Nordic Tyres presents all fees clearly so that customers have a complete understanding of the total cost of their order.

An environmental contribution with every tyre purchase

The recycling fee helps support a more sustainable future. When you buy tyres from Nordic Tyres, you are also contributing to a system that enables the safe and environmentally friendly recycling of used tyres.

If you have any questions about tyres or recycling fees, our customer service team will be happy to help.