Figures and results
Ecopneus manages the collection of ELTs (End-of-Life Tyres) by the means of a monthly planning aimed at the reaching of the annual target set out by the legislation, bearing in mind the seasonal fluctuations linked to the changing of tyres in spring and autumn.
As per art. 228 of D.L. 152/2006, tyre producers and importers have to manage an amount of ELTs corresponding to the one sold on the Italian market during the previous solar year, in compliance with the principles of the Extended Producer Responsibility, implemented at European level.
Ecopneus assures the tracing and recovery of 180,000 tonnes of ELTs every year, optimising their collection in the periods of greater demand and assuring a constant and effective service all over the Italian territory, including all smaller islands.
A constant and regular collection throughout all year, in every Italian Region
| Month | ELT collection (tonnes) | Monthly Target ELT collection DM182 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15,278 | 15,450 |
| Feb | 17,285 | 16,790 |
| Mar | 16,129 | 16,310 |
| Apr | 15,419 | 16,690 |
| May | 16,760 | 16,710 |
| Jun | 17,222 | 16,490 |
| July | 18,500 | 17,240 |
| Aug | 7,630 | |
| Sep | 17,110 | |
| Oct | 16,990 | |
| Nov | 17,360 | |
| Dec | 15,230 |
| Month | ELT collection (tonnes) | Monthly Target ELT collection DM182 |
|---|---|---|
| Gen | 15,618 | 14,574 |
| Feb | 15,838 | 13,802 |
| Mar | 16,164 | 14,484 |
| Apr | 15,146 | 13,847 |
| May | 18,371 | 13,847 |
| June | 17,499 | 14,484 |
| Jul | 18,364 | 14,484 |
| Aug | 8,228 | 4,670 |
| Sep | 19,149 | 14,529 |
| Oct | 20,464 | 14,010 |
| Nov | 19,159 | 14,529 |
| Dec | 15,001 | 13,369 |
The management of the collection of large, medium-sized, and small tyres
About 350,000 tonnes of tyres reach their end of life in Italy every year. They come from the replacement of old tyres on vehicles. Every year, it is estimated that about 30 million automobile tyres, 2 million truck tyres, 3 million tyres for two-wheeled vehicles and over 300,000 tyres for industrial and farming vehicles are sold on the Italian market.
The latter category represent only 0.9% in quantity, but over 4% in weight, due to their large dimensions. Their management requires special skills and appropriate means for their collection, transportation, and treatment. Assuring their correct recovery all over the Italian territory implies an important organizational effort that is fundamental to assure their correct recovery all over the Italian national territory.
The collection of these tyres is quite complex as they come from rural and industrial areas that are often difficult to reach. For this reason, the efforts of Ecopneus are crucial to assure a thorough collection that includes also all smaller Italian islands. It is also fundamental for a correct recycling of tyres in the plants of the Ecopneus chain, effectively managing logistic difficulties and optimising the recovery process.
ELT management
| Year | Large ELTs (>147.25 kg) | Medium ELTs (from 33.25 kg to 147.25kg) | Small ELTs (＜ 33.25kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFU | 1,486 | 25,089 | 90,019 |
| Year | Large ELTs(>147.25 kg) | Medium ELTs (da 33.25 kg a 147.25kg) | Small ELTs( |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELTs | 2,923 | 42,619 | 153,865 |
ELT Collection Region by Region
The map and the table here-below contain the data gathered from the collection of ELTs for every single Region. These data highlight homogeneity in the collection of ELTs carried out by Ecopneus throughout Italy. By clicking on a Region, it is possible to see the information related to the Ecopneus collection and all completed collection requests.
| Macro Area | 2026 Collection (t) | % DM | Advancement % On Legal Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lombardy | 18.422 | 15% | 11% |
| Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 15.065 | 12% | 9% |
| Emilia-Romagna | 10.112 | 8% | 6% |
| Piedmont, Valle d’Aosta, Liguria | 10.574 | 11% | 6% |
| Tuscany, Marche, Umbria | 13.032 | 11% | 8% |
| Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise | 14.023 | 13% | 8% |
| Campania | 10.665 | 9% | 6% |
| Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria | 12.129 | 10% | 7% |
| Sicily, Sardinia | 12.572 | 11% | 6% |
| TOTAL | 116.594 | 100% | 70% |