If a municipality operates a collection site, they will need to make sure their sites are included in the collection systems established by tire producers or producer responsibility organizations (PROs). Since most producers will work with PROs to establish their collection systems, municipalities should contact a registered PRO.

Municipalities that choose not to operate a tire collection site can direct residents to a registered collection site. Find a collection site.

If municipalities take the tires to a registered collection site, this does not mean they become a hauler. A municipality will only need to register as a hauler if they are hauling tires to a site for processing, reuse, retreading or disposal.

For more information, read the following FAQs:

• How can municipalities ensure their tires are picked up?
• If a producer meets its targets, can it stop collecting and processing used tires?

Municipalities are not required to operate a collection site. If a municipality chooses to operate a collection site, the collection site must accept, at a minimum:

• Passenger and light truck tires
• Up to 10 passenger and light truck tires per day from any person
• Tires with rims

The site must also be operated and accept tires during normal business hours. To learn more, read the Compliance Bulletin- Municipal Tire Collection Sites.

For more information, read the following FAQs:

• Can municipalities charge a fee for collection?
• If a municipality or First Nations community hires a private company to operate their collection site, does the company have to register and report that site?