Our Partners - Tire Stewardship BC

As you can imagine, tires don’t recycle themselves. And even if they could, they wouldn’t fully appreciate all of the fun and useful things they could become. That’s where our partners come in. Retailers, Scrap Tire Generators, Processors & Manufacturers, and Haulers make this whole thing possible.

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Retailers

If your business sells tires, you will also be a big part of recycling old tires. Over 2,000 tire and equipment retailers have already registered with TSBC. See the full and latest u pdated list her e.

Scrap Tire Generators

There are sites throughout our province that don’t sell tires but do receive scrap tires, such as auto wreckers and landfills. TSBC collects scrap tires from these registered sites – see the full and latest updated participant list here.

Processors & Manufacturers

These guys are the heart of recycling in BC. There are three locations that help us process scrap tires for use in other products or energy recovery: Western Rubber Products (Delta & Chemainus) & Lehigh Cement (Delta). The crumb rubber produced by Western Rubber Products is used by our manufacturers, North West Rubber and Promat, to create products such as agricultural mats, truck bed liners and gym mats.

We encourage you to visit their web sites to learn more about the great work these companies are doing and their contribution to the program and the environment.

I am interested in registering as a processor – please review our policy and if you have any further questions please contact us.

I am interested in registering as a manufacturer – please review our policy.

Haulers

Haulers pick up scrap tires from retailers and other sites, such as landfills and transfer stations, and transport them to the processors. These hard working folks collect over 50,000 tonnes of scrap tires every year. For any questions regarding tire pick up, please call 1-866-497-0281.

Latest Partner Highlights

Partner Profile: IZWTAG Transforming Waste Management with First Nations in BC

June 21, 2024

TSBC is a member of IZWTAG, working together to amplify recycling, composting, and waste reduction efforts in First Nations communities. Read More

Partner Profile: Artist Response Team Educates The Next Generation Through Collaborative Music Project

January 10, 2024

Meet our friends at Artist Response Team who are doing great things to educate the next generation on ecology through music collaboration projects. Read More

Partner Highlight: Liberty Tire’s Commitment to Sustainability

August 25, 2023

Check out the highlights of the latest ESG report by Liberty Tire, and see what their plans are for the future as they continue their commitment to su… Read More

Industry Links

Western Canada Tire Dealers
Tire and Rubber Association of Canada
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Retail Council of Canada

CATRA
CATRA (Canadian Association of Tire Recycling Agencies) is a group made up of all the tire recycling stewardships. Their goal is to continually enhance the eﬀectiveness of scrap tire diversion and recycling across the nation. To get more insight into what, why and how CATRA do what they do, read through this PDF and check out their site for latest stats and annual report.
Recycling Council of BC
Coast Waste Management Association
TSBC is a proud member of both of these organizations. We also provide financial support for their annual conferences and RCBC’s Hotline and Recyclepedia search tool.
BC Recycles
BC Recycles is made up of stewardships like TSBC. They’re responsible for the safe disposal of all products that are at their end of life. Their site is a one-stop-shop to help you learn more about recycling and what they do throughout the province.
First Nations Partnerships

TSBC is a member of the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG), an Indigenous-led society dedicated to implementing environmentally responsible waste management in First Nations communities.

TSBC is also a founding member of the First Nations Recycling Initiative (FNRI). Managed by our friends at Recycle BC, this program is for First Nations communities interested in starting recycling programs. FNRI collaborates with Indigenous Services Canada and IZWTAG to increase access to recycling by BC’s First Nations communities.
The Artist Response Team
The Artist Response Team is a Vancouver-based group, headed by notable musicians Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright, that specializes in entertainment that educates children about ecology. TSBC supports this fun group as they educate British Columbia’s young students about the environment. Maybe your school would benefit from their great education program which culminates in an incredible concert by the students?
Be Tire Smart Canada
Be Tire Smart Canada is is a program brought to you by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada, a TSBC member organization. Be Tire Smart is the definitive resource for tire care and shopping tips to keep you safe, maximize the life of your tires, get better fuel economy and help the environment.
Extended Producer Responsibility
TSBC operates under a Stewardship Plan that is approved by the Extended Producer Responsibility branch of the ministry. In addition to ongoing oversight, the ministry provides invaluable support to staff in a variety of areas.