Our full disclosure of environmental compliance obligations, battery disposal requirements, and e-waste responsibilities for TPMS sensors and diagnostic tools sold in Australia and shipped worldwide — governed by Australian law and aligned with international environmental standards.
At MyTPMS Australia, we recognise that the products we sell — Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors, diagnostic tools, programming equipment, and related automotive electronic accessories — contain batteries, circuit boards, microchips, and other materials that must be handled responsibly at the end of their useful life. Improper disposal of these components can cause lasting harm to soil, groundwater, and ecosystems.
We are committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable Australian environmental legislation and, because we ship to customers across the world, with the environmental regulations of each jurisdiction we serve. This policy outlines exactly what batteries and electronic materials are present in our products, how those materials must be disposed of correctly, what recycling facilities are available to you, and what your legal obligations may be depending on where you live.
This is not a generic statement — it is a detailed, product-specific disclosure written to reflect the actual composition of the goods we sell and the real regulatory frameworks that apply to them. We encourage every customer to read this page before disposing of any MyTPMS product and to contact us directly if any aspect of our environmental obligations is unclear.
Our commitment in plain terms: We will never tell you to simply throw a TPMS sensor in your household rubbish bin. Every product we sell that contains a battery is an electronic waste item and must be recycled through an appropriate drop-off or collection program. We have provided the information on this page to make it as easy as possible for you to do the right thing — wherever in the world you are.
TPMS sensors and diagnostic tools sold by MyTPMS Australia contain batteries as an integral part of their operation. The type and configuration of batteries varies by product line and brand. The following is a transparent disclosure of all battery types found across our product range. This information is relevant to your environmental disposal obligations under Australian and international law.
Our Automate OE-quality TPMS sensors, Autel TPMS sensors, Hamaton TPMS sensors, and OE replacement sensors all contain a non-user-replaceable, sealed internal lithium manganese dioxide (Li-MnO2) or lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) coin or cylindrical cell battery. These are typically equivalent to a CR2032 or specialised 3-volt lithium primary cell. The battery is permanently encased within the sensor housing and powers the internal pressure transducer and radio-frequency transmitter continuously. Because the battery cannot be removed without destroying the sensor housing, the entire sensor unit must be treated as a lithium battery-containing electronic device for disposal purposes.
Our diagnostic tools — including the Automate A01 and A02 TPMS Service Tools and sensor cloning/programming devices included in our DIY Master Kits — are handheld electronic devices that are powered by either internal rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) or lithium polymer (LiPo) battery packs, or by standard AA or AAA alkaline batteries depending on the specific model. These tools contain printed circuit boards, microprocessors, LCD displays, RF communication modules, and associated electronic components.
Important safety warning: Lithium batteries — whether embedded in TPMS sensors or contained in rechargeable diagnostic tools — must never be punctured, crushed, incinerated, or exposed to water. Damaged lithium cells can cause fire or release toxic fumes. If a product appears swollen, leaking, or damaged, do not attempt to disassemble it. Contact us immediately at sales@mytpms.com.au or call +61 1300 818 030.
As a business registered and operating in Victoria, Australia, MyTPMS Australia is subject to a comprehensive body of federal and state-level environmental legislation governing the sale of battery-containing and electronic products. Below we set out each piece of applicable legislation, explain how it applies to our products, and describe what we are doing to ensure compliance.
The Product Stewardship Act 2011 (Commonwealth) establishes the overarching framework through which the Australian Government manages the environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycle — from manufacture to end-of-life disposal. The Act enables the creation of voluntary and mandatory product stewardship schemes. Our TPMS sensors, containing sealed lithium primary batteries, and our electronic diagnostic tools are both subject to this framework.
MyTPMS Australia supports the objectives of the Product Stewardship Act by actively directing customers to appropriate recycling infrastructure, providing battery-type disclosure at the point of sale and on this policy page, and cooperating with any future mandatory take-back or co-regulatory schemes that may be introduced for automotive electronics and battery products in Australia.
The B-cycle battery stewardship scheme is Australia's national program for the safe collection and recycling of portable batteries of all chemistries, including the lithium primary and lithium-ion cells present in our products. B-cycle is an industry-funded, government-endorsed co-regulatory scheme operating under the framework of the Product Stewardship Act 2011.
Under the B-cycle scheme, customers can drop off used portable batteries — including any batteries removed from electronic devices — at thousands of drop-off locations across Australia including Officeworks, Bunnings Warehouse, IKEA, Target, and participating local council facilities. Customers in Australia with TPMS sensors at end-of-life, or with spent batteries from our diagnostic tools, are encouraged to use B-cycle drop-off points. For the current nearest B-cycle drop-off location, visit bcycle.com.au.
The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) operates under the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011 and provides free drop-off recycling for televisions, computers, printers, and associated electronic items at over 1,500 collection points nationally. While TPMS sensors are not directly in-scope as products, our handheld diagnostic tools — being electronic devices with display screens, microprocessors, and rechargeable batteries — share characteristics with the categories of goods managed under this scheme.
We encourage customers with end-of-life TPMS diagnostic tools to inquire with their local NTCRS collection point or council e-waste facility, as many accept a broader range of small electronics beyond the primary scheme categories. Details at recyclingnearyou.com.au.
As a business operating in Springvale, Victoria, MyTPMS Australia is directly subject to the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic), which took full effect on 1 July 2021. This legislation imposes a general environmental duty on all businesses to understand, assess, and manage the risks of harm to human health and the environment from their activities. The sale and distribution of lithium battery-containing products without providing adequate end-of-life guidance to customers could constitute a failure to meet this duty.
We meet this obligation through the detailed disclosures contained in this policy, through product labelling where applicable, and through the provision of recycling guidance to every customer who purchases a TPMS product from us.
In addition to the Victorian framework, several Australian states and territories have enacted specific e-waste and battery regulations. The following table summarises the key instruments applicable to our domestic customers:
| State / Territory | Key Legislation / Regulation | Relevance to TPMS Products |
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| Victoria (VIC) | Environment Protection Act 2017; Waste Management Policy (Statewide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure) | General environmental duty; e-waste ban on landfill; battery recycling requirement |
| New South Wales (NSW) | Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001; Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 | Hazardous waste regulations apply to lithium batteries; illegal to dump e-waste |
| Queensland (QLD) | Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011; Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011 | Lithium batteries are regulated waste; prohibited from general disposal |
| South Australia (SA) | Environment Protection Act 1993; Zero Waste SA Act 2004 | Battery disposal obligations; e-waste recycling targets |
| Western Australia (WA) | Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007; Environmental Protection Act 1986 | Scheduled waste provisions apply to lithium and hazardous batteries |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | Environment Protection Act 1997; Waste Management and Resource Recovery Act 2016 | E-waste drop-off program; battery recycling obligations |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994; Waste and Resource Management Act 2022 | Hazardous battery disposal prohibition; e-waste collection infrastructure |
| Northern Territory (NT) | Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998 | Hazardous waste provisions applicable to lithium batteries |
MyTPMS Australia acknowledges the objectives of the National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 1999 and the associated Australian Packaging Covenant, which sets targets for recyclable packaging, the reduction of unnecessary packaging, and the responsible disposal of packaging materials. Our products are packaged in cardboard outer boxes, recyclable polystyrene or moulded pulp inserts where applicable, and printed paper instruction materials. All cardboard and paper packaging used by MyTPMS Australia is fully recyclable in standard kerbside recycling in Australia.
When your TPMS sensors, diagnostic tools, or programming equipment have reached the end of their useful life, correct disposal is both a legal obligation and a genuinely important environmental act. Lithium batteries that end up in landfill can rupture and leach toxic compounds into groundwater. The step-by-step guidance below applies specifically to customers in Australia.
TPMS diagnostic and programming tools — including the Automate A01, A02, and all sensor cloning tools in our DIY Kit range — are handheld electronic devices that must be recycled through an e-waste or small electronics collection program. Do not place these tools in your general waste bin or kerbside recycling bin. The lithium-ion or alkaline battery inside the tool must either be removed and taken to a B-cycle drop-off point separately, or the entire tool must be delivered to an e-waste facility that accepts battery-containing electronics.
Victoria-specific note: From 1 July 2019, Victorian households have been prohibited from placing e-waste (including any device containing a battery) in the general waste or recycling bin. Victoria's e-waste to landfill ban is enforced under the Environment Protection Act 2017. Victorian customers are legally required to use dedicated e-waste collection channels for TPMS sensors and diagnostic tools.
Because MyTPMS Australia ships TPMS sensors and diagnostic tools to customers across the world, we are committed to helping our international customers understand the battery and electronic waste disposal obligations that apply in their country. The following is a detailed overview of the key regulatory frameworks for our major international markets. In all cases, the fundamental principle is the same: lithium battery-containing electronics must not be placed in general waste and must be directed to appropriate recycling infrastructure.
The European Union has enacted some of the world's most stringent battery and e-waste regulations. EU customers receiving MyTPMS products must comply with the following:
Post-Brexit, the United Kingdom maintains its own battery and e-waste legislative framework, closely aligned with but separate from EU regulations:
The United States does not have a single federal battery recycling law; however, a patchwork of federal and state regulations applies to lithium battery disposal:
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol (also known as the WEEE symbol) that appears on or with our products and their packaging signifies that these products — or the batteries they contain — must not be discarded with general household waste at the end of their useful life. This symbol is used on products sold in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and is increasingly adopted internationally as a universal indicator of e-waste.
WEEE — Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — is a regulated waste category in many countries because of the presence of hazardous materials including heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury), flame retardants, and other substances that can cause environmental harm if landfilled. Our TPMS sensors and diagnostic tools are classified as WEEE in jurisdictions that have adopted the EU WEEE Directive or equivalent national legislation.
The WEEE symbol on our packaging does not mean the product is dangerous to use. It is a standard regulatory marker required on all battery-containing electronic products sold in applicable jurisdictions. It simply means that at the end of the product's life, it must go to a dedicated recycling facility — not the general rubbish bin.
The RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), as implemented across the European Union, the United Kingdom (UK RoHS Regulations 2012), and many other jurisdictions, restricts the use of specific hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. These restricted substances pose serious environmental and human health risks if present above certain concentrations in products that eventually enter the waste stream.
MyTPMS Australia sources its Automate-branded sensors, diagnostic tools, and third-party branded products (Autel, Hamaton) with the expectation and requirement that all electronic components comply with applicable RoHS standards. Specifically, the products we sell are designed to comply with the following RoHS thresholds:
| Restricted Substance | Maximum Permitted Concentration | Reason for Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | 0.1% (1,000 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material | Neurotoxin; accumulates in soil and groundwater from landfill |
| Mercury (Hg) | 0.1% (1,000 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material | Highly toxic to nervous system; bioaccumulates in food chains |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0.01% (100 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material | Carcinogen; toxic to kidneys and bones |
| Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI) | 0.1% (1,000 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material | Carcinogen; toxic to aquatic organisms |
| Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) | 0.1% (1,000 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material | Flame retardant; persistent organic pollutant |
| Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) | 0.1% (1,000 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material | Flame retardant; endocrine disruptor; bioaccumulates |
| DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP (phthalates) | 0.1% (1,000 ppm) by weight of homogeneous material | Endocrine disruptors; harmful to reproductive systems |
Customers who require formal RoHS compliance documentation (such as a Declaration of Conformity or a Material Safety Data Sheet) for customs, import, or regulatory purposes may request these documents from us at sales@mytpms.com.au. Where such documentation has been provided to us by the original manufacturer, we will pass it on to you promptly.
RoHS compliance means: The circuit boards inside our diagnostic tools and the electronic components inside our TPMS sensors have been designed and manufactured to avoid the use of the most environmentally and health-harmful substances. This reduces the environmental burden when these products eventually enter the recycling waste stream.
Transparency about the materials contained in our products is an essential part of responsible business practice. The following disclosure identifies the potentially hazardous materials present in MyTPMS products, explains the specific hazard associated with each, and clarifies what precautions customers should take during normal use and at end-of-life.
Under normal operating conditions — with TPMS sensors installed inside a correctly fitted tyre and diagnostic tools used as intended — none of the materials listed below pose any risk to users or bystanders. Hazards arise only from improper handling, deliberate disassembly, physical damage, incineration, or illegal landfill disposal.
MyTPMS Australia is committed to using packaging that is appropriate for product protection, minimises environmental impact, and is fully recyclable at the end of its functional use. We do not use excessive, decorative-only, or deliberately oversized packaging. The following is a complete disclosure of the packaging materials used for our products and the correct disposal method for each.
| Packaging Component | Material | Correct Disposal | Kerbside Recyclable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer shipping carton | Corrugated cardboard (recycled fibre content) | Break flat and place in kerbside recycling bin | Yes (Australia, UK, EU, US, NZ, Canada) |
| Sensor retail box | Printed cardboard / folding box board | Remove any plastic inserts; place cardboard in recycling bin | Yes |
| Internal protective insert | Moulded pulp (paper-based) or expanded polystyrene (EPS) | Moulded pulp: recycle with cardboard. EPS: specialist drop-off (Expanded Polystyrene Australia scheme; check local council) | Pulp: Yes. EPS: Not kerbside |
| Instruction manual / warranty card | Printed paper | Recycle with general paper kerbside; shred if preferred | Yes |
| Polyethylene bag (sensor wrap) | Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) — soft plastic | REDcycle at Coles / Woolworths (Australia) or equivalent soft plastics return program in your country | Not kerbside (soft plastics) |
| Void fill / air pillows | LDPE air-filled plastic film | Deflate and return with other soft plastics to REDcycle or equivalent | Not kerbside (soft plastics) |
| Adhesive tape (carton sealing) | Polypropylene (PP) or paper-based tape | Remove from cardboard before recycling. Paper tape: recycle with cardboard. PP tape: general waste | PP tape: No. Paper tape: Yes with cardboard |
Note for Australian customers: The REDcycle soft plastics return-to-store program was suspended in November 2022 following stockpiling issues. As at the date of this policy, Coles Group and Woolworths Group are working with the Australian Government and state EPAs to recommence soft plastics collection. Please check the current status at the relevant retailer before attempting to return soft plastics. In the interim, clean, dry soft plastics may be accepted at some local council drop-off events. Contact your council for details.
One of the most environmentally responsible things a customer can do is to purchase a product with the longest possible useful life and to replace it only when it genuinely ceases to function. MyTPMS Australia is committed to transparency about the operational lifespan of its products so that customers can make informed purchasing decisions and manage replacement schedules in an environmentally considered way.
The internal battery of a TPMS sensor has a designed operational life of between 5 and 12 years under typical on-road driving conditions. This range is wide because battery depletion is heavily influenced by the following factors:
When a TPMS sensor's battery is depleted, the vehicle's onboard TPMS warning light will illuminate and the sensor will cease to report pressure data. At this point, the entire sensor unit — not just the battery — must be replaced, as the battery is permanently sealed within the housing. Our sensors are not designed with planned obsolescence in mind; the battery life reflects genuine engineering constraints of the sealed automotive environment in which TPMS sensors must operate.
Our Automate A01 and A02 diagnostic tools and sensor programming kits are designed for long-term professional and DIY use. These devices have no programmed lifespan limit and can remain functional for many years with appropriate care. The internal rechargeable battery in our tools is rated for a minimum of 300 to 500 full charge-discharge cycles before significant capacity degradation is expected. With moderate use — charging fully and allowing reasonable discharge — customers can expect 3 to 7 years of reliable battery performance before noting reduced run time.
If a tool's battery performance degrades to an unacceptable level, please contact us. Where replacement battery modules are available for a given diagnostic tool, we will advise customers accordingly, as replacing only the battery (rather than the entire device) is always the more environmentally responsible option.
The following actions are prohibited under Australian law and the environmental regulations of most countries in which we operate. They also represent genuinely harmful environmental actions that we ask all customers to avoid regardless of legal obligation, out of consideration for the shared environment.
Regulatory consequences: In Victoria, unlawful disposal of e-waste (including any battery-containing device) can result in infringement notices and fines. Under the Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic), individuals can face fines of several thousand dollars for illegal disposal of prescribed industrial waste, which includes lithium batteries. Similar penalties apply in NSW, QLD, SA, WA, and the ACT. Internationally, illegal disposal of battery waste can result in civil penalties under EU, UK, and US regulatory frameworks. These penalties are real — not theoretical.
By purchasing any product from MyTPMS Australia that contains a battery — including TPMS sensors, diagnostic tools, and DIY programming kits — you accept the following responsibilities as a consumer. These responsibilities exist independently of this policy and are imposed by law in Australia and in most jurisdictions internationally. This section is provided to make those obligations clear and actionable.
TPMS sensors contain sealed lithium primary batteries and diagnostic tools contain lithium-ion battery packs. The transport of lithium batteries — whether by air, sea, or road — is subject to strict international and domestic dangerous goods regulations. MyTPMS Australia takes its shipping compliance obligations seriously and has structured all its outbound logistics to meet the applicable standards.
All international parcels containing lithium batteries shipped by MyTPMS Australia are classified and packaged in accordance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. For our products:
For wholesale orders shipped by sea freight, all lithium battery-containing shipments comply with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. For domestic Australian road freight of bulk orders to business customers, shipments comply with the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code), 7th Edition, which applies to the road transport of dangerous goods including Class 9 lithium batteries. All wholesale customers who receive pallet quantities of TPMS sensors should ensure their own incoming goods handling procedures account for the lithium battery classification of these products.
Customers who wish to return end-of-life TPMS products to us via postal or courier service should be aware that shipping lithium batteries — particularly depleted or damaged cells — is subject to strict carrier restrictions. Do not attempt to ship damaged or swollen lithium batteries by post. For guidance on returning products to us, please contact sales@mytpms.com.au before arranging any return shipment.
The table below provides a concise reference for customers in different countries, summarising the applicable framework, disposal obligation, and recommended collection resource for TPMS sensors and related electronic products. This is not an exhaustive legal guide — it is a practical reference to help you take the right action in your country.
If your country is not listed above, please contact us at sales@mytpms.com.au and we will do our best to assist you in identifying the appropriate disposal pathway in your jurisdiction. In the absence of country-specific guidance, the universal principle applies: treat any product containing a lithium battery as hazardous waste and direct it to a specialist battery or e-waste recycling facility.
The following is a summary of the environmental compliance frameworks that MyTPMS Australia applies to its products and operations. These compliance badges represent our genuine commitments, not marketing claims. Where applicable, supporting documentation can be provided on written request.
| Legislation / Standard | Jurisdiction | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Product Stewardship Act 2011 (Cth) | Australia | All MyTPMS products containing batteries |
| Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic) | Victoria, Australia | Business operations; e-waste ban |
| Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 | NSW, Australia | Battery and e-waste disposal |
| Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 | Queensland, Australia | Battery and e-waste disposal |
| Environment Protection Act 1993 | South Australia | Battery and e-waste disposal |
| Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 | Western Australia | Battery and e-waste disposal |
| EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | European Union | TPMS sensors; diagnostic tools |
| WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU | European Union | Diagnostic tools; TPMS sensors |
| RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) | European Union | All electronic components in MyTPMS products |
| UK Battery Regulations 2008 (as amended) | United Kingdom | TPMS sensors; batteries in diagnostic tools |
| UK WEEE Regulations 2013 | United Kingdom | Diagnostic tools; TPMS sensors |
| UK RoHS Regulations 2012 | United Kingdom | All electronic components |
| Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) | United States | Lithium battery disposal |
| Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 | Canada | Battery and chemical substances |
| Waste Minimisation Act 2008 | New Zealand | Battery and e-waste disposal |
| Resource Sustainability Act 2019 | Singapore | E-waste EPR obligations |
| IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) | International (Air) | Lithium battery shipping compliance |
| IMDG Code | International (Sea) | Sea freight of lithium batteries |
| ADG Code (7th Edition) | Australia (Road) | Domestic road freight of lithium battery products |
Environmental regulation in Australia and internationally is an active and evolving area of law. New battery stewardship schemes, extended producer responsibility frameworks, e-waste bans, and product classification updates are introduced regularly at both federal and state levels across multiple jurisdictions. MyTPMS Australia commits to reviewing and updating this Environmental Compliance & Battery Disposal Policy at least annually, and whenever a material regulatory change occurs that affects how our customers should handle our products.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised each time the policy is amended. Where a change to this policy materially affects the disposal obligations of existing customers who have already purchased products from us, we will take reasonable steps to communicate that change through our website and, where records permit, through email notification. Your continued purchase of products from MyTPMS Australia constitutes your acknowledgement of the current version of this policy.
We encourage customers — particularly businesses and fleet operators who purchase TPMS products in quantity — to revisit this page periodically and to subscribe to our newsletter where relevant regulatory updates affecting our customers will be communicated.
This Environmental Compliance & Battery Disposal Policy forms part of a suite of policy documents governing your purchase and use of products from MyTPMS Australia. Please review the following related documents, each of which is available on our website:
Our team is available Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 AEST to assist with any environmental compliance or battery disposal questions. Whether you need recycling location guidance, RoHS documentation, or advice on returning an end-of-life product, we are here to help.
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