The Tire Recycling Fee in Alberta
Alberta collects a recycling fee on new tires through the program administered by Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA). Here is an overview of the program.
In Alberta, a recycling fee is added to each new tire sold. The fee funds the provincial used tire recycling program administered by Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA). The information below is summarized from publicly available ARMA material. Current rates and rules should be verified with ARMA before making decisions.
What the Fee Funds
- Collection of used tires from registered collection sites.
- Processing and shredding of used tires into reusable materials.
- Production of recycled rubber products, such as playground surfacing and other civil products.
- Public education and compliance activities.
Fee Categories
ARMA publishes category based fees for passenger and light truck tires, medium truck tires, and larger agricultural or off road tires. The current schedule and any updates are published on the ARMA website. Rates are subject to change.
Program Background
Alberta launched its provincial scrap tire program in 1992. Since then, the program reports that a very large share of scrap tires in the province have been diverted from landfill and processed into recycled products.
For the most up to date fees, eligible categories, and collection site locations, consult the Alberta Recycling Management Authority directly.