Used Tire Management Program

Every year, more than 900,000 used tires are collected from tire retailers across Nova Scotia. To conserve landfill space and reduce environmental hazards on-road motor vehicle tires with a rim size of 24.5 inches or less have been banned from disposal in Nova Scotia since 1997.

Tire Collection

RRFB Nova Scotia has taken over the collection of used tires in the province. Regularly scheduled pick ups will take place at all registered tire retailers and salvage yards. If your business requires a tire pick up, please contact RRFB Nova Scotia toll-free at 1-877-313-RRFB (7732)

To get the tire rolling...

When a new tire is purchased in Nova Scotia, a one-time environmental fee is applied at the point of sale. Retailers submit the fee to RRFB Nova Scotia to support the costs of collecting and processing the tires.

Environmental Fee

Return these tires to retailer

• Car/truck tires
• Motorcycle tires
• Camper tires
• Trailer tires

You can return up to four tires at a time, to any tire retailer in the province, at no cost. The tires must be off the rim and free of mud and debris. We recommend leaving used tires at your tire retailer when you buy new tires.

Contact your local municipal unit for information on proper disposal of other types of tires such as ATV tires.

What happens to our used tires?

Starting in early 2010, used tires disposed of in Nova Scotia will be processed into Tire Derived Aggregate (TDA). To learn more, visit our Tire Derived Aggregate page.

The Benefits of the Used Tire Management Program

• Extends the life of our landfills.
• Reduces environmental hazards such as fire.
• Conserves natural resources such as energy, water and crude oil.

Nova Scotia Environment

• Used Tire Report [Nov. 19, 2007]
• A Used Tire Solution for Nova Scotia [Press Release, Dec. 19, 2008]
• Nova Scotia Environment's Tire Strategy [PDF]