Tire collection temporarily paused at county facilities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Tire drop-offs are temporarily paused at Wellington County waste facilities as the county grapples with what do with overflowing piles of rubber.
The province requires tire suppliers to fund and manage used tire recycling, but dropped recycling targets last year.
Without an incentive to collect the rubber, tires have accumulated to the point where capacity is overflowing across the county.
County waste services manager Das Soligo asked council to temporarily halt incoming tire drop-offs on June 25 — a move council approved.
Previously, residents could drop off 10 tires per day.
“We have no other option but to temporarily pause tire disposal,” Soligo said in a press release.
“Many municipalities do not accept tires at all, and a number are also pausing drop-off services during this time. The county has always accepted residential-generated tires at its waste facilities and we look forward providing this diversion service again as soon as it is possible to do so.”
Tires can be dropped-off at most tire retailers, mechanics and auto-wreckers, but residents should call ahead to locations to ensure acceptance.
