Questions about the Tires Program?
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A person or business is considered a tire hauler, retreader or processor under the Tires Regulation if they perform any of the following activities:
Tire hauler – Arranges for the transport of tires used in Ontario to a site for processing, reuse, retreading or disposal.
Tire retreader – Replaces the tread on worn tires so that they can continue to be used as tires.
Tire processor – Processes tires for resource recovery or disposal. Processing means you are transforming tires into their constituent parts, including by shredding, chipping, grinding, cutting or cryogenic crushing. You are also a tire processor if you engage in activities to chemically alter tires, such as depolymerization.
Tire producers can only meet their targets with tires hauled, retreaded and processed by parties registered with the Authority. Most producers will work with a producer responsibility organization (PRO) to meet these requirements. A PRO is the program operator that contracts with tire producers, collectors, haulers, retreaders and processors to establish and operate a tire collection or management system. Learn more about PROs.
Obligations
Click below to learn more about your obligations as a hauler, retreader or processor.
Upcoming Important Dates
Registrant | Requirement | Deadline |
Service providers that have not registered | Register with the Authority | Within 30 days of hauling, retreading, or processing, Tires in the Ontario market |
Registered Haulers | Submit an annual Performance Report to provide information their recovery and management activities in 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
Registered Retreaders | Submit an annual Performance Report to provide information their recovery and management activities in 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
Registered Processors | Submit an annual Performance Report to provide information their recovery and management activities in 2023 | May 31, 2024 |