Tires
Tires
Why Recycle Tires
Waste tires are a valuable source of rubber for a range of new and innovative recycled products. Tire Recycling Atlantic Canada Corporation (TRACC) in Minto, NB turns the waste tires into new rubber products. Those products include livestock mattresses for dairy operations across North America and overseas, rubber gaskets for use in manufacturing, noise and shock suppression materials, bases for road construction signs and bark mulch.
Key Program Info
| Motorcycle & Moped Tires | Passenger & Light Truck Tires | Medium Truck Tires |
|---|---|---|
| ATV | "P" - Passenger | Container trucks |
| Go-karts | "LT" - Light Truck | Transport trucks |
| Golf carts | "T" - Temporary (donut) | Utility trucks |
| Light-duty trailer tires | "ST" - Service Trailer | Large RVs |
| Mini or pocket bikes | All other medium and heavy commercial truck/bus configurations | |
| Mopeds | Commercial truck tires are designed for use on truck and bus vehicles typically in excess of 10,000 lbs GVW, including Wide Base or Heavy Truck tires designed for truck/bus applications and larger RV tires not marked "P" or "LT". | |
| Motorcycles | ||
| Powered scooters | ||
| All applicable lawn and garden equipment (includes snow blowers, lawn tractors, roto-tillers or similar equipment tires) |
Where to Recycle Tires
It's easy to recycle tires in New Brunswick!
As part of our tire stewardship program, New Brunswickers can return up to five used tires for recycling to any tire retailer in the province during regular business hours, free of charge.
This includes:
- Motorcycle tires
- Passenger tires
- Medium truck tires
A complete list can be found here.
Please note that all tires must be off rim and free of mud and debris.
Commercial operators, or anyone with a large number of tires (minimum of 50) for recycling, should contact Recycle NB at 1-888-322-8473 to arrange a pick-up.
Tire Recycling Fees
| Motorcycle & Moped Tires | Passenger & Light Truck Tires | Medium Truck Tires |
|---|---|---|
| $3.00 | $4.50 | $13.50 |
| ATVs | "P" - Passenger | Container Trucks |
| Go Karts | "LT" - Light Trucks | Transport Trucks |
| Golf Carts | "T" - Temporary (donut) | Utility Trucks |
| Light duty trailer tires (tires not marked as "ST") | "ST" - Service Trailer | Large RV |
| Mini or Pocket Bikes | All other medium and heavy commercial truck/bus configurations | |
| Mopeds | Commercial truck tires designed for use on truck and bus vehicles typically in excess of 10,000 lbs GVW including wide base or heavy truck tires designed for truck/bus applications and larger RV tires not marked "P" or "LT" | |
| Motorcycles | ||
| Powered Scooters | ||
| Approved lawn and garden equipment (snow blowers, lawn tractors, rototillers, and similar equipment tires) |
About the Program
New Brunswick’s tire stewardship program began in 1996. The program diverts the equivalent of a million tires per year from the landfill. TRACC (Tire Recycling Atlantic Canada Corporation) in Minto, New Brunswick, turns 98 % of those tires into new rubber products.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I buy tires on a special sales promotion, such as buy one, get one free or some other combination do I pay the full recycling- fee on each tire?
Management Plan
For more details, please see the approved management plan, which expires on December 31, 2027.
