CATRA's mission is to enhance the effectiveness of each member organization through the sharing of information, expertise and resources. Its vision is a strong partnership that is committed to a clean environment by enhancing value for its members and creating a sustainable, positive value for end-of-life
Dear Members and Industry Colleagues,
In 2024, CATRA completed its first full year of implementing the three-year strategic plan developed at the 2022 Annual General Meeting. This strategy aims to deliver more meaningful value to Members by directly responding to their evolving needs and priorities.
A cornerstone of this strategy has been a deeper focus on Value Areas—core initiatives designed to support Members across key aspects of their operations.
To inform this work, I undertook a national engagement tour, meeting with senior staff and management at Member organizations. These conversations revealed a broad diversity in programs but also common themes—most notably, a strong appetite for shared learning, adoption of best practices, and improved performance tracking.
Key accomplishments in 2024 include:
Best and Common Practices: developed a dynamic, evolving summary of best practices to help Members learn from one another and adapt to changes in the tire recycling industry.
Performance Metrics: introduced a new set of performance measures, using standardized definitions applicable across all Member organizations.
Working Groups: created three dedicated groups—Best/Common Practices, Performance Measures, and Market Assessment and Analysis— achieving significant milestones that will lead to the full implementation of their work in 2025.
Looking ahead, a strategic assessment session in Fall 2025 will guide the next phase of value delivery for Members.
Recognizing the need for a more streamlined and functional governance model, CATRA revisited its foundational documents in 2024. While previous efforts, such as the 2016 Joint Venture Agreement and its 2018 update, proved overly complex, as Chair I facilitated the development of a simplified Members Agreement. This new agreement more accurately reflects CATRA's role and allows for more effective collaboration among Its Members.
Throughout 2024, CATRA sustained its schedule of Quarterly Members' Meetings and its Annual Member's Meeting. These forums play a vital role in supporting peer-to-peer engagement and the sharing of insights on current challenges across Canada—including the impacts of trade policy and changing domestic and international economic conditions.
CATRA continues to be the leading national body for compiling and sharing tire recycling data in Canada. Using a standard internal tool, Members report financial, operational, and recycling data annually. With over a decade of national data now available, Members benefit from benchmarking capabilities and crossjurisdictional comparisons that support productivity and innovation.
STEVE MELDRUM,
Environmental
Since 2022, CATRA has coordinated an annual Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) initiative that provides members with insights into the environmental benefits of their programs. In 2024, many Members continued to refine and utilize this data with a particular focus on developing infographics to communicate the environmental value of tire recycling better. These tools enable each provincial organization to track and benchmark its environmental performance year-over-year.
The Harmonized Compliance Review (HCR) program remains one of CATRA's most highly valued services. Designed to streamline compliance for tire retailers operating across multiple provinces, HCR reduces administrative burden and identifies opportunities for improvement. Recognizing its growing importance, CATRA established a dedicated HCR Committee in 2024. This committee manages the annual roster of retailer reviews and addresses emerging issues—such as the collection of eco-fees from online marketplace platforms operating without physical storefronts. The program continues to deliver significant financial returns and promotes consistent, constructive feedback to retailers on compliance.
2024 was a year of focused progress and foundational work that positions CATRA for a strong future. Through strategic initiatives, governance improvements, and enhanced services, we continue to create value for Members while supporting the broader goals of Canada's tire recycling industry.
CATRA members play an important role in the development of Canada’s circular economy. Canada continues to have one of the highest tire recycling rates in the world and employs various models of both extended and individual producer responsibility to achieve this. As in previous years, Canada-wide, our members’ programs collectively tipped the scales at close to 100% diversion.
End-of-life (EOL) tire management includes PLT (passenger and light truck), MT (medium truck), and OTR (Off-theRoad) tires, ensuring they are safely and responsibly diverted from landfills and eliminating stockpiles. Canada’s tire recycling efforts also support the expansion of end- markets where industries can process EOL tires into valuable resources and make them into new and useful products. This is most notable in the production of crumb rubber, molded products, tire-derived aggregate, and tire derived fuel. (Note that not all provinces approve the use of tire derived fuel in their recycling programs.)
Globally, an estimated one billion tires reach the end of their useful lives every year. Management of EOL tires in environmentally sound and productive ways continues to evolve with collaboration both nationally and globally to advance best practices. Canada plays a leadership role in the work
of the Tire Industry Project (TIP) project, a global project to deal with EOL tire sustainability issues.
The level of collaboration and knowledge sharing across Canada remains strong and unique. Growing public support for waste reduction and positive
environmental benefits throughout the country has helped to sharpen our focus on recovering and recycling as many resources as possible, including EOL tires. The emphasis on finding new, sustainable, value-added applications is expected to advance in the years ahead.
Across Canada, tire recycling agencies ensure that end-oflife (EOL) tires go on to have a second life as a marketable tire derived product (TDP). In virtually every case, TDPs displace the more conventional use of ‘new’ material. A simple example is producing rubber mats from recycled tire rubber, displacing the use of new synthetic rubber.
People expect that products made from recycled tires will deliver ecological benefits when compared to the use of the materials they displace. Putting numbers to this expectation was at the heart of a second annual Scrap Tire Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) project that was a collective effort of 7 of CATRA’s 10 provincial member organizations. The effort saw the collection and analysis of four (2019 - 2023) years of data from each organization and, in Spring 2023, each participant received an individual provincial LCA report. The intent is to continue to develop a year-over-year view of tire recycling using annual tire collection data.
An aggregate report was provided that essentially represents 96% of all scrap tires collected and processed in Canada. The engagement of a critical review panel has ensured that the methodology of analysis and reporting meets international standards (ISO 14044). Learn more about the LCA at catraonline.ca/research.
ARMA operates under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Tire Designation Regulation 95/2004, overseeing tire recycling in the province. Environmental fees support the recycling activities of registered processors, transportation, recycling and other aspects of the tire recycling ecosystem.
Established in 1992—operating on behalf of the Government of Alberta—ARMA initially focused on managing tire recycling. Over the past three decades, ARMA’s responsibilities have grown to include the electronics, paint, and used oil materials stewardship programs, and the administration and oversight for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR shifts the cost and responsibility for recycling products like packaging and paper products (PPP) and hazardous and special products (HSP) from municipalities and taxpayers to the producers who place them on the market, enhancing accountability while leaving existing stewardship programs unaffected.
Guided by a skilled governance board, ARMA continues to advance its vision of Inspiring a Future Without Waste. With Albertans leading the country in tire recovery— consistently 30% above the national average—ARMA plays a central role in building Alberta’s strong, robust circular economy.
Tire volumes collected in 2024-2025 increased over the previous year:
• Tonnes Collected: 85,111
• Tonnes Processed: 83,922
• Kg per capital collected: 17.41
• Recovery Rate for PLTT, MTT, and SIO collected: 97%
• Recovery Rate for OTR collected: 70%
Stockpile Management: Increasing inventory levels at processor sites and challenging markets for recycled tire products.
• Environmental fees on Passenger and Light Truck (PLT) tires and Specialty/Industrial/Other (SIO) tires were adjusted from $4.00 to $5.00, in the fall of 2024. The fees for PLT and SIO tires have remained unchanged since 1992 and 2011 respectively. The decision to revise these environmental fees was based on a thorough analysis and a third-party sustainability review. We engaged stakeholder groups, including representatives from the tire industry, who actively participated in sessions to share their perspectives on the proposed fee change. The increase received widespread support from these participants and aligns with tire recycling program fees in other provinces.
• ARMA and Tire Stewardship BC co-hosted the first Tire Recycling Innovation Symposium, bringing together experts to explore the state of tire recycling across provinces, share knowledge, and discuss new uses for recycled tires.
• ARMA participated in a pilot project aimed at developing a new end-market for tire-derived fuel (TDF) from processed tire material. The results of this initiative are being assessed to determine whether this market presents a viable option for the future to help manage Alberta's scrap tire inventories through a local TDF market, which previously didn’t exist in the province.
• ARMA is developing a Strategic Communications Plan to effectively communicate accurate information about the use of tire-derived aggregate (TDA) in civil projects to relevant stakeholders—building awareness, educating, and dispelling myths—to show that TDA is a responsible choice that contributes to the circular economy and represents strong environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility for municipalities.
• ARMA has developed a rubber-modified asphalt (RMA) pilot project and is working with the University of Alberta to develop a statement of research to guide the contract work. A proposal has been submitted to the Alberta Environment and Protected Areas and Alberta Transportation
obligated party under the Regulation. TSBC is governed by an industry board of directors with an advisory committee. Being a mature program, TSBC’s focus continues to be on improvement, and operating a program for the social, economic, and environmental benefits of the citizens of BC.
The BC EPR model is highly regarded worldwide with many countries seeking guidance and assistance from the agencies when developing recycling programs.
• TSBC’s EPR 5-year program plan renewal was approved by the Ministry of Environment and Parks.
• Over 5 million car tire equivalents are collected and recycled in the province annually, for a total of 121 million since the program began.
• Operating a made-in-BC solution, TSBC can report that all the tires are processed in BC, with much of the recycled rubber also manufactured into products in the province, such as mats for the agricultural, recreational and automotive industries.
BC’s tire recycling system operates under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model following the guidelines of the Provincial Recycling Regulation and the Environmental Management Act (EMA)
Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) was the first tire recycling program in Canada, launched in 1991. Initially government run, tires were added to the BC Recycling Regulation (Regulation) in 2006. Formed on January 1, 2007, and operating under the British Columbia Societies Act, TSBC is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) agency responsible for delivering BC’s scrap tire recycling program in accordance with its Ministry-approved Plan on behalf of tire retailers–the
• Since the TSBC Community Grant Program was launched in 2009, over $6.5 million in grants have been issued, contributing to 360 community projects using BC recycled rubber for playground and water park surfaces, running tracks, and arena flooring.
• Consumer education and awareness continues to be a focus for TSBC in 2024, with paid media campaigns, including TV, bus, and digital advertising, reaching an audience of over 23 million viewers. Earned media reached an additional audience of over 25 million. In-person events (tire collection, in-school programming, and presence at community events) have allowed us to interact with consumers face-to-face across the province.
• Ongoing and regular communication with tire retailers through an e-newsletter to educate and to share news and key operational messages has also been a focus, with a separate website dedicated to educating and updating this audience.
• Rising costs throughout the industry, from program delivery to incentive costs, have created some challenges. Regulated to cover the costs of collecting and processing the tires, TSBC has needed to adjust the incentive rates in recent years, which has resulted in an increase in the eco fee for passenger and light truck tires, brought into effect January 01, 2024.
• Navigating the ongoing topic of 6PPD-q and any potential impacts recycled tire products may have on the environment has been another challenge. These issues remain in flux with solutions, research and outcomes in review across Canada and internationally.
• Economic uncertainty, primarily driven by the threat of tariffs has impacted the business. Planning is a challenge, and understanding when to pivot and when to hold the line is becoming increasingly difficult. Tariffs impact all sectors of the TSBC program: eco fee revenue, processor costs, and expenses.
• Completing the move from paper to electronic field data capture for all tire collection activities was a focus in 2024. The elimination of paper and having a more robust and auditable system in place were key drivers for this project.
• Seeking strategic partnerships, such as holding a joint market workshop with ARMA and relevant industry stakeholders, partnering with other BC EPR programs to deliver service to First Nations communities, supporting The Ocean Legacy Foundation in its incredible work and commitment to dealing with tires found along the coastline, and ongoing research and development opportunities have been ongoing partnerships of value.
• Using technological advancements to its benefit, TSBC is enhancing the security of its business operations in response to cyber risk and looking at ways that AI can be of benefit to its operations.
Tire Stewardship Manitoba is a not-for-profit Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) that supports tire retailers with an end-of-life tire management program.
TSM is able to raise the money necessary to ensure that every tire from every corner of the province is collected, processed, and sustainable markets and environmentally responsible end uses are found for the products made in Manitoba from recycled tire rubber.
TSM has had its tire stewardship program approved by Manitoba Government in accordance with The Tire Stewardship Regulation, 2006. TSM is accountable to its stakeholders and the public for the collection, processing and environmentally sound management of all end-of-life tires designated under the regulation.
TSM collects a steward-fee on the sale of new tires from the retailer. These fees are used to pay for transporting and recycling Manitoba’s end-of-life tires, so that these tires are managed in an environmentally responsible manner. All of the steward-fees collected are used in the operation and enhancement of the tire recycling program for Manitoba.
Diversion Rate: TSM’s key achievement for 2024 was also a significant milestone for the program, recycling a record 27,352 metric tons of end-of-life tires and tubes for an 126% diversion rate made possible through the combined effort of Manitoba’s tire recyclers, retailers, generators, community partners and consumers who support the program.
Program Plan: TSM’s initial tire stewardship plan was approved in 2007 and the current plan has now been approved by the Minister until 2028. TSM’s mandate is
to implement an approved tire recycling program plan substantially in accordance with its intent, consistent with the requirements of the WRAP Act, Regulation, and Minister’s Guideline for Tire Stewardship, as approved and amended.
The original awareness campaign launched October 2020, focused on increasing program awareness, education, and market development, through billboards, buses, bus shelters and digital marketing. Evolving annually to focus on education and awareness of tire recycling end products and environmental benefits.
TSM hosted an online awareness focused survey contest
• 2024 Campaign
• Billboard / Bus Shelters
• Digital Marketing / Landing Page
• TSM Community Engagement Events
$97,960 awarded to fourteen community and applied research projects that use recycled tire products including rubber aggregate grants for municipal road repair.
The program processors Reliable Tire Recycling (RTR) and Engineered Rubber Aggregate Corporation (ERA) continued to focus our industry on local markets and the growing task of recycling over 2 million tires each year, an increase from 1.2 million tires in the province a decade ago.
TSM continues to make improvements to our Community Enhancement and Rubber Aggregate Grant Process, making it a smoother application process for interested communities and organizations to apply.
Recycle NB was originally established in 1996 as the New Brunswick Tire Stewardship Board (NBTSB). In May of 2008, it was transformed into a multi-materials agency responsible for the province’s growing list of designated materials.
Recycle NB is now preparing to transition its Tire Stewardship Program to an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model. Similar to its current EPR programs, this would obligate producers to develop a stewardship plan for the management of scrap tires in the province. For many years, New Brunswick’s Tire Stewardship Program led the country in both innovation and management of end-of-life tires. A future move towards EPR will build on past successes, while opening-up new opportunities in the tire recycling sector.
Scrap tires in New Brunswick are processed at the Tire Recycling Atlantic Canada Corporation (TRACC) in Minto, which is owned and operated by the Municipal Group of Companies. In 2024, TRACC continued to modernize its facilities, as well as research opportunities for recycled tires and build connections in the tire recycling industry. TRACC expanded its internal fleet of collection vehicles to include three rear-load trucks, as well as partnered with related companies to be able to collect the majority of used tires using its own vehicles.
Promat continues to be an important customer for TRACC, utilizing all the crumb produced to manufacture livestock mats. Plans for 2025 will include an upgraded crumb manufacturing line and investment in steel cleaning to ensure all aspects of used tires are recycled. TRACC anticipates the new system will be fully operational by year end 2025.
The Used Tire Program is managed by the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), a Crown Corporation of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, reporting to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Established in 1996, MMSB develops and manages waste diversion and recycling programs on a province-wide basis for waste streams designated by the government. MMSB currently manages used beverage container and tire programs, and oversees industry-led programs for waste paint, electronics, and used oil and glycol.
• In 2024, the Used Tire Management Program continued to make progress, with unit tire collections achieving over a 5% increase compared to the previous
fiscal period, collecting close to 540,000 units at more than 550 collector sites province wide. This is the most units collected in a single year since the program's inception in 2002.
• Tire sales returned to pre-covid levels. Sales directly impact recovery rates, which have grown to 83.5 percent, exceeding the forecasted 75% four-year rolling average.
As a new construction material in the province, Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA) presents challenges in connecting available supply with market demand. To help address this gap, more than 7,000 tonnes of TDA were used in a demonstration project at an industrial site. This demonstration project will be used to promote the use of TDA as a civil engineering material to be utilized within the province going forward.
MMSB launched a significant new opportunity for waste diversion with the introduction of an in-province tire recycling facility in 2023. Building on this milestone, a new focus on promoting the benefits of this local solution commenced in 2024.
A video was created about the new tire recycling facility and the potential uses of TDA in construction applications. The video, intended for the business audience, was primarily promoted through LinkedIn, while also being shared for the broader public audience via MMSB’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
Promotion of the video was further supported through targeted outreach to professionals and businesses in the clean technology and environmental sectors in NL, as well as Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), which engages municipal leaders and local government stakeholders across the province.
The Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc., operating as Divert NS, is a not-for-profit organization established by the Province of Nova Scotia to develop and administer industry stewardship programs that increase waste diversion; enable the establishment of new industries based on the processing of materials diverted from the waste stream; and work in partnership with Nova Scotians to improve the province’s environment, economy and quality of life by reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering resources. Recognized globally as an innovator in waste diversion solutions, Divert NS manages the Beverage Container (Deposit/Refund) Program in partnership with a province-wide network of 76 (including 4 mobile service locations) independently owned Enviro-Depots as well as services all tire retailers in the province as manager of the Used Tire Management Program (UTMP).
• Continues to contract with two hauling companies: one tire hauler to service Cape Breton, and one to service the Mainland.
• Continues to contract with two processors: one producing TDA and blast mats for local markets (70% of volume) and one that uses tires as an alternative fuel, replacing coal (30% of volume).
Ongoing inflationary pressures and added expenses, particularly for fuel.
Continuing to move a pilot project forward to chemically extract high quality rubber and carbon black from end-of-life tires.
As the only not-for-profit tire Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Ontario, eTracks provides compliance services to some of the largest tire manufacturers, auto-makers and importers in the world, managing roughly 11 million tires each year. eTracks was created by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) to meet the needs of TRAC members, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors.
Ontario moved from a Stewardship model, to an Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) model under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA) in 2019. Under the Act, Tire Regulation 225/18 made producers responsible for ensuring that 85% of the weight of the tires sold (minus 15% to account for wear over their lifespan) are collected, recycled and made into new products at the end of their initial life-cycle. In December 2024, regulatory amendments were passed to make tire recycling targets more efficient and attainable. This came after years of feedback from the industry that there were not enough tires on the province to achieve the 100% collection target.
• Achieved our highest resource recovery rate of 88%
• Continued to maintain price stability in our compliance service fees for producers. These fees are charged to producers based on their supply to market data — $4.50 (Passenger and Light TruckTires) and $14.50 (Medium Truck Tires).
• Restructured and established tire storage consolidation system to address processor disruption and delays in processing across the province.
• Held second annual Hauler Summit – to engage and show our appreciation for our network of 65+ Ontario hauling companies. This event supports collaborative efforts to work with service providers with the goal of improving and/ or problem solving in the tire supply chain.
• Participated in government consultation to advocate for updated, attainable regulatory requirements for producers. 2023 and 2024 advocacy efforts culminated in landmark changes to the Tires Regulation -- announced in December 2024 and effective January 1, 2025.
• Processor disruptions across Ontario continued to be an issue due to unexpected maintenance, repairs and subsequent closures.
• Unachievable collection requirements under the Tires Regulation (until the end of 2024) continue to be an issue; despite amendments to the regulation for 2025 -- requirements for 2023 and 2024 were not amended and continue to create challenges in the tire recycling marketplace.
• Creation of additional storage and consolidation points.
• Leverage eSRP track and trace system to enhance tire recycling and business practices.
• Continued focus on relationship with Government and Key Stakeholders.
• Seeking equalization of landscape for buying / selling tire credits to support a strong tire recycling industry and positive environmental outcomes.
• Dynamic mapping of collection network to identify potentially underserviced areas.
• Increased producer engagement and collaboration in partnering to resolve challenges in regulatory structure.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure takes pride in designing and establishing safe and efficient roads and highways on Prince Edward Island. One mandate of the department is to deliver a program for the collection and final disposal of tires to serve the people and businesses of PEI.
• Our program continues to successfully use shredded tire chips as a drainage material under poorly performing seasonal clay roads to improve structural strength during wet conditions, such as a spring thaw. This allows us to recycle the product and has also proven to provide stability and strength to the roads we have already used them on.
• Use of shredded tires also supports a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions because the product stays on the Island rather than being transported to Quebec; and it eliminates the requirement to import granular material from out of province.
• Based on the success of the first few years, the Department will continue work
with O’Brien’s Recycling in Glenmartin, PEI, who is the only local contractor that has the ability to chip all dimensions of tires that are utilized on PEI.
• Total volume weight of tires chipped in 2024 was 3,110,000 kg and the volume weight for 2025 to date is 1,100,440 kg.
• We have extended the initial 7-year contract with O’Brien’s Recycling by 5 years to provide the company with the confidence to continue working with our Department and the ability to upgrade and invest in equipment to ensure quality and efficient product.
Expenses continue to reflect the current fuel costs and machinery maintenance, which have both increased significantly in the last 3 years.
• We continuously review alternate methods within the industry to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) to meet the goal of being a carbon-neutral Province by 2040.
• We are looking forward to having the opportunity to host the 2026 CATRA Conference in Prince Edward Island and have begun the early stages of planning.
The state-owned company RECYC-QUÉBEC was created in 1990 by the government of Quebec. It reports to the Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks and carries out its activities in accordance with its constituting law, the Act respecting the Société québécoise de Récupération et de Recyclage (RLRQ., c. S-22.01) and with the Act respecting the governance of state corporations (RLRQ., c. G-1.02).The mission of RECYC-QUÉBEC is to lead Quebec to reduce, reuse, recycle and valorize residual materials with a view to the circular economy and the fight against climate change. Its vision is to move towards a Quebec without waste.
Among other things, RECYC-QUÉBEC is responsible for managing the Quebec end-of-life tire management program since 1993. This program helped to stimulate the collection, recycling and recovery of end-of-life tires in Quebec. Today, this industry is well anchored in the four corners of the province.The Quebec end-of-life tire management program manages end-of-life tires generated annually and supports the Quebec tire recycling industry in order to maintain jobs and ensure a sufficient and constant supply of end-of-life tires. Again in 2024, 98% of all EOL tires collected were sent to a recycling plant, above the 90-95% goal for that year.
• Maintaining the compliance of processing centers: RECYC-QUÉBEC worked to keep the compliance of treatment centers up to date and to better understand the expectations of the Ministry towards them regarding environmental standards compliance. This work helped identify the factors leading to their non-compliances and improve communication with the treatment centers in order to prevent disruptions in the delivery of used tires to these centers.
• Retailer Awareness Campaign: RECYC-QUÉBEC has launched an awareness campaign for retailers reminding them of the basics of the Quebec program and the guidelines for the recovery of used tires (sorting, rimless, cleanliness, etc.). This campaign has been featured in some specialized magazines and on social media.
• Implementation of electronic weighing: To further reduce paper consumption, RECYC-QUÉBEC is continuing to develop its portal for the management of EOL tire program to include the electronic transmission of weighing slips. To date, the portal has reduced paper consumption by 80%. With the electronic transmission of weighing slips, this percentage would reach 100%!
• More studies on tires: In order to understand the impact of electric vehicles on end-of-life tires, RECYC-QUÉBEC will conduct a comparative study between the wear of conventional gasoline car tires and those of electric cars. For this study, laboratory tests will be conducted to obtain technical data under controlled conditions. Additionally, RECYC-QUÉBEC will carry out a study on the composition of bicycle tires and inner tubes. The results will help establish alternative outlets for these materials. As part of this study, prototypes will be produced on a laboratory scale for parts using this material and other postconsumer materials.
• Program 2027-2032: Call for Tenders and Proposals
RECYC-QUÉBEC is working on the development of the Quebec program for the years 2027-2032 as well as the preparation of calls for tenders and proposals for the years 2027-2029.
The TSS is a non-profit corporation that was established in June 2017 by the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and the Western Canada Tire Dealers (WCTD) to serve as the scrap tire recycling program operator in Saskatchewan. The TSS has been operating in the province under the Ministry of Environment’s approved Product Stewardship Program since January 1, 2018. The TSS is led by an industry-focused Board of Directors, who receives input and advice from an Advisory Committee and from Industry Working Groups.
• TSS’s 2024 retail recovery rate against current year’s sales is 82%.
• A request for proposals (RFP) for the collectors was issued in the fall and awarded in December.
• After the Ministry of Environment third party program review in 2023, TSS was given the green light to issue an RFP for another processor, and this was conducted in the spring of 2024 with a top proponent selected.
• Given only one processing site in the province during 2024, processing capacity was strained and costs increased due to temporary arrangements for processing higher volumes at the Moose Jaw location.
• In fall 2024, a temporary marshaling yard at Clavet was set up and operated by TSS to manage surges in volumes of scrap tires collected and to assist with tire flow into Moose Jaw.
• The Product Stewardship Program (PSP) was extended by the Minister at the request of TSS for another 6 months to enable the northern processor contract to be put into place in accordance with the PSP.
• Provide instructions and engagement with tire retailers on how to maintain their tire storage area.
• Engage with collectors to improve their methodology and minimize contamination issues, such as ice, mud, gravel, etc.
• Continue to work on solutions for dealing with legacy tires in the province.
• Continue to educate the public on how the industry works and “get out in front” of the changes underway to support an efficient industry and reduce environmental impacts.
• TSS continues to work with the Ministry on enforcing out of compliant operating retailers to conform with the program.
• Collectors are investigating upgrades to their trailer units to allow for self-unloading.
Since 2003, tire disposal has been managed under the Designated Materials Regulation in the Yukon. The regulation establishes a surcharge paid by consumers at the time of purchasing new tires and it requires tire retailer registration. In 2018, the program was expanded to include a larger range of tires. A person who, in the course of carrying on a business, supplies a designated material, such as tires, is a producer (including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers). The program is administered by the Yukon government.
Steve Meldrum, ON – Chair
Stacy Breau, NS
Brett Eckstein, MB
Louis Gagne, QC
• Finalized and launched the 4-Year Value Plan to deliver ‘value’ to our Members. This resulted from the planning session at the 2022 Annual Members Meeting
• Oversaw the development of a follow-up Scrap Tire Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) project that allowed members to opt in/out. This project quantifies the amount of avoided emissions resulting from tire recycling activities.
• Initiated a one-year extension of the Joint Venture Agreement which was due to expire on July 1, to allow time to consider revisions.
• Delivered the Annual Members Meeting, hosted by Recyc-Québec in Montreal, QC
• Ensured suitable representation of members on the Committee as two members departed
• Assumed responsibility as working group lead for one of three newly identified Value Areas (Best / Common Practices)
• Confirmed continuation of Divert
NS as Administrative Member through 2025.
Jayme Galloway, MB – Chair
Jamie Seamans, NB
Scott Channon, AB
Brett Eckstein, MB
Melissa Carlaw, ON
• Aligned committee activity with new Value Areas to add ‘value’ to CATRA Members
• Managed significant budget reduction that removed all external services
• Produced 2024 CATRA Annual Report
• With a budget allotted for design and a new template created using the 2023 Annual Report –design costs were kept to a minimum without sacrificing the layout of overall design of the report. The challenge of creating the Annual Report on a small budget relies on each member writing and proof-reading their own content before submitting it to members of the communications committee for final compilation.
• Posted on website and shared with external stakeholders such as industry groups, governments, media
• Posted 2024 Member data on CATRA website (tire collection / diversion)
Michael Solkoski, MB - Chair
Adam Bourke, ON
Louis Gagné, QC
Karen Miller, AB
Glenda Melvin, NL
Stevyn Arnt, SK
• Increased representation on Committee with addition of NL and SK
• Maintained CATRA reporting tool and collected 2024 Member data
• Implemented new ‘Data Extracts’ to enable benchmarking reports to be generated from CATRA reporting
• Supported member queries on CATRA reporting data entry
• Supported data needs for 2024 CATRA Annual Report
• On request, provided data and basis of analysis to members and third parties e.g. Tire Industry Project.