Free tire disposal and the role of tire collection sites in Ontario

Are you a consumer who needs to dispose of your used tires? 

Please visit the eTracks homepage and select the “Find a collection site” tab.  This will allow you to search our database and find the closest eTracks enrolled collection site near you. We advise calling the collection site ahead of time to verify their business hours and to let them know you’re bringing your tires over to drop off.

Ontario has amended producer responsibility regulations for tires to increase flexibility, reduce burden and simplify requirements for producers. While these updates do not change the consumer experience, collection and drop-off services remain free; they do change how producers and PROs demonstrate compliance under the updated 2025–2029 framework.

Tire Collection in Ontario

Tire recycling is regulated under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA) in Ontario. The Act, and the Tire Regulation 225/18 within the Act, specify that under the Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) model currently operating in Ontario, tire producers (tire manufacturers, auto makers and importers) are responsible for establishing and operating a “compliant collection network” in Ontario. It’s part of their overall responsibility for ensuring the tires they sell into the market are collected and recycled.

What are enrolled tire collection sites required to do under the RRCEA and Tire Regulation 225/18?   

1. Enrolled eTracks collection sites must accept used tires from consumers AT NO CHARGE (of similar size and weight to the ones they sell and service) during regular business hours, including tires on rims.
2. Although it’s not specified in the regulation, collection sites need to update their PRO if they move, close or change their business name; this ensures that accurate records are maintained about the collection network.