2023 CATRA Annual Report

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TA B L E O F CONTENTS 3 FROM THE CHAIR TIRE 4 SCRAP DIVERSION

10 NEW BRUNSWICK 11 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR ACROSS CANADA NOVA SCOTIA 12 NATIONAL 5 ANNUAL COLLECTION & SCRAP 13 ONTARIO TIRE LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT EDWARD 14 PRINCE ISLAND TIRE RECYCLING 6 ACROSS CANADA 15 QU BEC 7 ALBERTA 16 SASKATCHEWAN 8 BRITISH COLUMBIA 16 YUKON 9 MANITOBA 17 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS

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 tires in Canada.

from the chair STEVE MELDRUM, CEO | CATRA CHAIR Dear Members and Industry Colleagues, I am delighted to present to you our Annual Report for 2023. It was a remarkable year for all CATRA members and as a collective, we emerged refocused and aligned in our desire to collaborate towards shared goals that continue to support a strong tire recycling industry in Canada.

This past year marks several key milestones in our internal efforts to re-focus CATRA with the needs of its members. Canada has long been an example of success in tire recycling and I am thrilled to share the progress our members have made in contributing to this legacy during what was felt both globally and locally to be a very challenging year.

In addition to our internal progress, 2023 saw various changes in regulatory demands across programs. From more stringent end-of-life management requirements to mandates for increased accessibility in our programs, the varying structures of governance in tire recycling across Canada kept CATRA members on their toes.

In keeping with goals set in 2022, we made progress in several key value areas, including a renewed focus on Performance Measures that expanded data

gathering and analysis to enable members to do more benchmarking with other tire recycling programs across the country. We also focused on tire-derived product Market Assessment, Analysis and Best Practices that members can now apply in their operations. While these are all internally-focused knowledge-sharing vehicles, they are helping each member organization to be as successful as possible.

Sustainability has become increasingly relevant in endof-life tire management, from manufacturing to end-of-life tire management. With this in mind, members were provided the opportunity (organized by CATRA) to participate in an annual Life Cycle Assessment study on the impact of tire recycling in Canada. This was a continuation from the initial 2021 study and offers a meaningful benchmark for each participating member to measure the amount of avoided emissions resulting from their tire recycling activities.

After several years, our Harmonized Compliance Review (HCR) program continues to be one of the most valued offerings of CATRA to its members. It introduces efficiencies for members who collect tire recycling fees from tire retailers operating in multiple provinces.

Given the importance that HCR has gained, it was decided at our 2023

annual meeting to form a dedicated HCR Committee. In addition to planning and managing each years’ roster of retailers to be reviewed, the committee also works to bring solutions to common challenges. An emerging challenge is how to work with retailers to collect ‘eco-fees’ from selling tires within provinces from online ‘marketplace’ platforms with no actual physical outlets.

As seen in this report, CATRA has also made a change in how we report annual data. In the interest of having more recent numbers that correspond to the year of the report, we are starting to use yearend calendar numbers rather than each members’ fiscal numbers.

We initiated virtual quarterly meetings to ensure that initiatives and committee work could be actioned and reported on more effectively. Our annual meeting continues to bring members together to share and help each other ‘in real time’. The relief of being back in person cannot be over-stated as these meetings are a time to work, share and collaborate in ways that can’t be duplicated through virtual meetings alone.

I anticipate that 2024 will be reflected on as another year of member innovation and collaboration as we work together to advance our mission.

scrap Tire diversion Across Canada 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 stockpiles. Canada’s tire recycling efforts also support the expansion of endmarkets 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.

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 practises.

The level of collaboration and knowledge sharing across Canada is 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.

Photo above: Members of the Canadian Association of Tire Recycling Agencies (CATRA), 2023 Annual Members Meeting hosted in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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2014

395K

2015

386K

2016

417K

2017

440K

2018

421K

2019

447K

2020

437K

2021

455K

2022

438K

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ANNUAL NATIONAL COLLECTION (TONNES)

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A total of 438K tonnes of end-of-life tires were collected

by Members in 2023, CATRA’s latest data year.

T i r e - L i f e Cyc l e

Assessment (LCA) Across Canada, tire recycling agencies ensure that scrap 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 9 provincial member organizations. The effort saw the collection and analysis of four (2019 - 2022) years of data from each organization and, in Spring 2022, each participant received an individual provincial LCA report.

As well, 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.

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NATIONAL diversion in 2023: 405,000 TONNES 2023 n at i o n a l r e cyc l i n g & tdf uses (tonnes)

CATRA Members diverted 405k tonnes of tires from waste streams and recycled them into new and useful products.

uses for r e cyc l e d t i r e s Rubber Crumb

160K

Blasting Mats

15K

Molded Rubber

92K

Tire Derived Fuel

9K

Tire Derived Aggregate 71K

Fibre

7K

Steel

29K

Other Tire Product

7K

Rubber Mulch

14K

Waste

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A L B E R TA ABOUT THE ALBERTA RECYCLING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ARMA)

The Alberta tire recycling system operates under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Tire Designation Regulation 95/2004. Environmental fees support the recycling activities of registered processors, transportation, recycling and other aspects of the tire recycling ecosystem.

Operating on behalf of the Government of Alberta, Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) was established in 1992 to manage the tire recycling program. In the past 32 years, ARMA’s responsibilities have grown to include the electronics, paint and used oil and materials stewardship programs, and in 2022 we were named the administration and oversight authority for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR will see producers assume the cost of recycling single-use products, packaging and paper products (PPP), and hazardous and special products (HSP) and will not affect the established stewardship programs. Dedicated to environmental leadership, the ARMA Board of Directors

is a skills-based governance board that contributes its expertise to guide the organization. Albertans are dedicated to recycling and our per capita tire-recovery performance is consistently near 30% above the national average. Working from our strong foundation, ARMA is as committed as ever to fulfilling our vision of Inspiring a Future Without Waste and building a strong, robust circular economy.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Tire volumes collected in 2023 – 2024 increased over the previous year, consistent with higher sales of new tires: • Tonnes Collected: 85,262 • Tonnes Processed: 78,864 • Kg. Per Capita Collected: 16.24 • Recovery Rate for PLTT, MTT, and SIO collected: 99% • Recovery Rate for OTR collected: 72%

CHALLENGES:

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 will be 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 has launched a pilot project aimed at developing a new end-market for tire-derived fuel (TDF) from processed tire material. This initiative will help further manage Alberta's scrap tire inventories while supporting the creation of a local TDF market, which previously didn’t exist in the province. By providing an additional outlet for scrap tires, this project ensures continued movement and recycling of tires within Alberta.

• ARMA is developing a Strategic Communications Plan to effectively communicate to relevant stakeholders’ accurate information about the use of TDA in civil projects, building awareness, educating and dispelling myths, to show that TDA is a responsible choice to contribute to the circular economy and represents a 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.

British Columbia ABOUT TIRE STEWARDSHIP BRITISH COLUMBIA (TSBC)

BC’s tire recycling system operates under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model following the guidelines of the Provincial Recycling Regulation and Environmental Management Act (EMA).

The first tire recycling program in Canada launched in 1991. Initially government run, tires were added to the BC Recycling Regulation in 2006. Formed on January 1, 2007, and operating under the British Columbia Societies Act, Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), is now the EPR agency responsible for delivering BC’s scrap tire recycling program in accordance with its Ministry-approved EPR plan on behalf of tire retailers–the 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 TSBC when developing recycling programs, including Australia, New Zealand, Italy and some states in the US.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Over 5 million car tire equivalents are collected and recycled in the province annually, for a total of 115 million since TSBC was formed.

• Since the TSBC Community Grant Program launched in 2009, over $6 million in grants have been issued, contributing to 340 community projects using BC recycled rubber for playgrounds, running tracks, arena flooring, and innovative farm products such as equestrian facility flooring.

• Consumer education and awareness continued to be a focus for TSBC in 2023, with paid media campaigns

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(TV, bus, and digital advertising) reaching an audience of over 14 million viewers. Earned media reached an additional audience of over 20 million.

• In-person events (tire collection, in-school programming, and ambassador presence at community events) allowed TSBC to interact with consumers faceto-face across the province, and partnerships with Indigenous organizations such as the First Nations Recycling Initiative (FNRI), Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG) provided the opportunity to reach First Nation communities to develop awareness and collect tires.

• Developed a partnership with Ocean Legacy Foundation (OLF), providing an annual grant of $30,000 to support beach and coastal water clean up efforts.

• Created a website (Retailer Hub) and monthly e-newsletter to educate and communicate regularly with tire retailers on their role in tire recycling.

CHALLENGES

Navigating the ongoing topic of 6PPD-q and any potential impacts recycled tire products may have on the environment. These issues remain in flux with solutions, research and outcomes in review across Canada and internationally.

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

• Moving from paper to electronic data capture in the field for all tire collection activities. Once fully launched, TSBC will have eliminated over 60,000 pieces of paper and will have a more robust and auditable system in place.

• Conducting ongoing research and development around entering new markets and working on the acceptance of existing markets into the program, such as Rubber modified Asphalt (RMA) in BC.

manitoba ABOUT TIRE STEWARDSHIP MANITOBA (TSM) 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.

HIGHLIGHTS

Diversion Rate: TSM’s key achievement for 2023 was recycling 21,238 tonnes of end-of-life tires and tubes for an 95% 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 Renewal: 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.

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TSM hosted two online awareness focused survey contests • 2023 Campaign • Billboard / Bus Shelters

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Digital Marketing / Landing Page TSM Community Engagement Community Enhancement Grant Program 2023-2028 Program Plan

DIGITAL AND PRINT CAMPAIGN:

Original campaign launched October 2020, focused on increasing program awareness, education, and market development, through billboards, buses, bus shelters and digital marketing.

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT & RUBBER AGGREGATE GRANT PROGRAM $165,570 awarded to thirteen community enhancement and applied research projects that use recycled tire products including four rubber aggregate grants for municipal road repair.

SECOND PROCESSOR

The program added a second tire recycler to the province, a Manitoba based company Engineered Rubber Aggregate Corporation (ERA) with plans to use innovative solutions for reaching local markets with their rubber aggregate products. The focus of our industry on local markets supports the province’s main recycler Reliable Tire Recycling (RTR) with the growing task of recycling over 2 million tires each year, an increase from 1.2 million tires in the province a decade ago.

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

TSM has made improvements to the Community Enhancement and Rubber Aggregate Grant Process, making it a smoother application process for interested communities and organizations to apply in the coming years.

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new brunswick ABOUT RECYCLE NEW BRUNSWICK (RNB)

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 it’s 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.

HIGHLIGHTS AND NEWS

Historically, scrap tires in New Brunswick were processed at the Tire Recycling Atlantic Canada Corporation (TRACC) in Minto. One hundred percent of the tires collected are turned into new rubber products such as playground cover and livestock mats.

In 2023, TRACC was acquired by the Municipal Group of Companies (MGOC), who plans to retain the present location in Minto, as well as its workforce of dedicated employees. Upgrades have begun on the equipment, facilities and yards to provide additional market opportunities for tire shred and crumb. TRACC’s relationship with ProMat, one which has been in place for the past 26 years producing livestock mats for dairy farms worldwide, is a primary driver for successful value-added marketing of New Brunswick used tires. TRACC plans to build on this past success to enhance their future expansion opportunities.

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newfoundland & labrador ABOUT THE MULTI MATERIALS STEWARDSHIP BOARD (MMSB)

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 beverage and tire programs and oversees industry-led programs for waste paint, electronics, and used oil and glycol.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Awarded a new 10-year processing contract in the province for all used program tires generated.

• Awarded a new 5-year contract for the collection and delivery of all used tires to the new processor.

CHALLENGES

• Low annual tire volumes and vast geographic collection distances presents various challenges.

• Following the failure of the original tire processor over 20 years ago, MMSB has continuously

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investigated in-province solutions, while managing its annual tire generations with an out-of-province option.

PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:

In 2023, MMSB successfully found a local tire management solution, through a new partnership with a processor for the manufacture of tire derived aggregate (TDA) in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DIVERT NOVA SCOTIA (DIVERT NS)

The Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc., operating as Divert NS (“Resource Recovery Fund”), is a not-for-profit organization established by the Nova Scotian government 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 a network of 74 (including 2 satellite depots) independently owned ENVIRO-DEPOT locations throughout the province.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Continue to contract with two hauling companies: one tire hauler to service Cape Breton, and one to service the Mainland.

• Continue to contract with two processors: one that manages 70% of end-of-life tire volume in Halifax, and one that in Brookfield managing 30%.

CHALLENGES:

• Ongoing inflationary pressures and added expenses, particularly for fuel.

PROJECT AND INITIATIVES:

• Our Halifax-based processor finalized a partnership with an affiliated company to produce blasting mats.

• Launched pilot project to chemically extract high quality rubber and carbon black from end-oflife tires.

o n ta r i o ABOUT ETRACKS TIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: 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, managing roughly 11 million tires each year. eTracks was created by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) to meet the needs of it’s members, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors.

Tires were the first of five material classes to be 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.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Achieved our highest resource recovery rate of 87.2% on behalf of Ontario tire producers.

• Second successful performance audit with eSRP (live for 2 years) and enhanced our system audit and traceabilty functionality.

• After maintaining price stability since 2019, we increased our compliance service fee for producers to $4.50 (Passenger and Light Truck Tires), and $14.50 (Medium Truck Tires).

• Restructured and established direct contracts with service providers after the expiration of the initial four-year contracts.

• Held first annual Hauler Summit – to engage and show our appreciation for our network of 60+ haulers. Working together to improve tire recycling!

• Participated in government consultation to advocate for tough but achievable regulatory requirements.

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CHALLENGES

• Processor disruption: Soft crumb market, fires, maintenance issues, one unexpected permanent closure.

• Compliance order issued to all Tire PRO’s by Regulator in April 2023 – efforts to bring provincial collection networks into compliance.

• Flawed regulation and impact on credit market.

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

• Creation of additional storage and consolidation points.

• Leverage eSRP to enhance business practices Electronic confirmations/summary of activities and statements with various stakeholders.

• Continued focus on relationship with Government and Key Stakeholders.

• More 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 tire recycling.

• Increased support for other regions in Canada and the United States when implementing and devising EPR/IPR frameworks in tire recycling.

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p r i n c e e d wa r d i s l a n d ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (PEI)

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.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 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 of tires chipped in 2023 was 3,040,280 kg and the volume for 2024 to date is 1,431,440 kg.

CHALLENGES:

• Expenses continue to reflect the current fuel costs and machinery maintenance, which have both increased significantly in the last 3 years.

• We opened the 7-year contract with a cost of .53 cents/kg, which has now increased to .70 cents/kg. This process takes time to complete and is reviewed annually.

PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES

• 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 value our membership with CATRA, as it continues to provide our Department with information and networking opportunities related to additional/optimal uses for recycled tire products.

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quÉbEc ABOUT RECYC-QU BEC

The state-owned company RECYC-QUÉBEC was created in 1990 by the government of Québec. 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 Québec 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 Québec without waste.

Among other things, RECYC-QUÉBEC is responsible for managing the Québec end-of-life tire management program since 1993. This program helped to stimulate the collection, recycling and recovery of end-of-life tires in Québec. Today, this industry is well anchored in the four corners of the province.

The Québec end-of-life tire management program manages end-of-life tires generated annually and supports the Québec tire recycling industry in order to maintain jobs and ensure a sufficient and constant supply of end-of-life tires.

Last year alone, 98% of all EOL tires collected were sent to a recycling plant, above the 90-95% goal for that year.

HIGHLIGHTS

Revision of the Tire Recycling Fee: On July 1, 2023, the Tire Recycling Fee (TRF) increased to $4.50 per new Passenger and Light Truck (PLT) tires and to $6 per Medium Truck (MT) tires.

This revision was necessary to take into account the current costs of collecting and processing end-of-life tires and to ensure the sustainability of the Québec program.

Since its entry into force in 1999, this TRF has remained at $3.00 per tire.

To find out more, visit the Ministry of Finance website page: droit spécifique sur les pneufs neufs.

PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:

Electric EOL tires collection route: Launched in 2022, a pilot project for EOL tire collection and transportation has been in operation in the greater Montreal area, allowing tires in certain sectors of Montreal and Laval to be collected by electric trucks. At the end of the pilot project, RECYC-QUÉBEC will evaluate the possibility of deploying the electric collection route of end-of-life tires to other sectors or regions of the province. So far, the results are conclusive!

Bicycle tires: Although these are excluded from the Québec end-of-life tire management program, RECYCQUÉBEC manages and devotes part of its budget to the collecting and recycling of bicycle tires and inner tubes in order to divert them from landfill. Since the start of this program, more than 2,270,000 bicycle tires and inner tubes have been recovered.

Since April 1, 2023, bicycle tires and inner tubes have been collected in electric vehicles across the province!

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s a s k at c h e wa n ABOUT THE TIRE STEWARDSHIP OF SASKATCHEWAN (TSS)

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.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Established a new processor in Moose Jaw, July 2023.

• Stevyn Arnt, TSS CEO, was the recipient of a Sustainability Award by TRAC, the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada.

• 46% improvement in the environmental impact of the program due to the changes made by TSS on processing (equivalent of removing nearly 24 million kilometers of vehicle travel).

CHALLENGES:

• Processing contract expired at end of April and TSS was forced to ship tires out of Province and implement

new storage options until a new processor confirmed.

• Provincial government announced a review of the program based on public pressure and lobbying of former processor, delaying the RFP for additional processing capacity and resulting in significant extra logistics and operating expenses for TSS. • Modest number of tires being shipped out of province due to processing constraints caused government concern and TSS was asked to cease.

• Tires being shipped into Saskatchewan & managing noncompliant behaviour.

PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES

• 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.

• IT system enhancement work: Expected Weight Reference Weight Analysis, e.g. standard weights for PLT, MT and OTR; Implement Payment to Collectors vs.

Expected Weight vs Actual.

• 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.

yukon ABOUT THE DESIGNATED MATERIALS REGULATION

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.

Committee Highlights MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: Steve Meldrum, ON – Chair Jeff MacCallum, NS Brett Eckstein, MB Stéphane Devernal, 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.

• Partnered with the Tire & Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) for the delivery of the Annual Members Meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia • 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 2024.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:

DATA & REPORTING COMMITTEE:

Jayme Galloway, MB – Chair Jamie Seamans, NB Scott Channon, AB Brett Eckstein, MB Melissa Carlaw, ON

Michael Solkoski, MB - Chair Adam Bourke, ON Louis Gagné, QC Karen Miller, AB

• Aligned committee activity with new Value Areas to add ‘value’ to CATRA Members • Managed significant budget reduction that removed all external services • Produced 2022 CATRA Annual Report o without budget for design and content writing, this entailed considerable time of committee members o Posted on website and shared with external stakeholders such as industry groups, governments, media • Posted 2021 Member data on CATRA website (tire collection / diversion) • Added new page to website to profile Scrap Tire - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) project.

• Increased representation on Committee with addition of NL and SK • Maintained CATRA reporting tool and collected 2022 Member data • Implemented new ‘Data Extracts’ to enable benchmarking reports to be generated from CATRA reporting • Took on leadership of the newly-identified Performance Measures Value Area as a result of 2022 Annual Members Meeting Planning effort • Supported member queries on CATRA reporting data entry • Supported data needs for 2022 CATRA Annual Report • On request, provided data and basis of analysis to members and third parties.

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