How to Recycle Tires in Canada
Recycling tires in Canada depends on where you live and the type of material. This guide explains what is accepted, how to prepare it, and where to drop it off.
Can tires be recycled?
Yes, tires is recyclable in most Canadian municipalities through curbside programmes or drop-off depots.
Provincial tire stewardship programmes accept passenger, light truck, and sometimes off-road tires at registered dealers and depots.
Preparation tips
Remove rims if required by the programme; check size limits.
Why recycling tires matters
Diverting tires from landfills reduces environmental impact, conserves raw materials, and supports Canada's circular economy. Many provinces have extended producer responsibility programmes that make recycling convenient and often free.
Cities with Tires drop-off
Below are Canadian cities with locations that accept tires. Click a city to see addresses, hours and materials accepted.
Acadia Valley
AB
Airdrie
AB
Alix
AB
Alliance
AB
Anselmo
AB
Ardmore
AB
Ardrossan
AB
Ashmont
AB
Athabasca
AB
Atikameg
AB
Banff
AB
Barrhead
AB
Bassano
AB
Bear Canyon
AB
Beaver Lake
AB
Beaver Lake Cree Nation
AB
Beiseker
AB
Bellis
AB
Bentley
AB
Big Valley
AB
Blackfalds
AB
Blueberry Mountain
AB
Bluehills
AB
Bluffton
AB
Blumenort
AB
Bonanza
AB
Bonnyville
AB
Botha
AB
Bow Island
AB
Boyle
AB
Bragg Creek
AB
Brooks
AB
Buffalo Lake
AB
Busby
AB
Byemoor
AB
Cadotte Lake
AB
Calgary
AB
Calling Lake
AB
Camrose
AB
Canmore
AB
Cardston
AB
Caroline
AB
Carseland
AB
Castor
AB
Champion
AB
Chauvin
AB
Cherhill
AB
Chestermere
AB
Clairmont
AB
Claresholm
AB
Clear Prairie
AB
Cleardale
AB
Cluny
AB
Coaldale
AB
Cold Lake
AB
Colinton
AB
Conklin
AB
Consort
AB
Coronation
AB
Cow Lake
AB
Craigend
AB
Crammond
AB
Crossfield
AB
Crossroads
AB
Crowsnest-Pincher Creek
AB
Darwell
AB
Daysland
AB
DeBolt
AB
Deadwood
AB
Deerhill
AB
Demmitt
AB
Derwent
AB
Devon
AB
Dewberry
AB
Didsbury
AB
Dixonville
AB
Donalda
AB
Doris Creek
AB
Drayton Valley
AB
Driftpile
AB
Drumheller
AB
Duffield
AB
Dunmore
AB
Dunstable
AB
Eckville
AB
Eden Valley
AB
Edgerton
AB
Edmonton
AB
Edson
AB
Elk Point
AB
Elkwater
AB
Elmworth
AB
Enchant
AB
Enoch
AB
Erskine
AB
Eureka River
AB
Everdell
AB
Fairview
AB
Falher
AB
Faraway
AB
Faust
AB
Ferintosh
AB
Fishing Lake Metis Settlement
AB
Flatbush
AB
Foremost
AB
Forestburg
AB
Fort Chipewyan
AB
Fort McMurray
AB
Fort Saskatchewan
AB
Fort Vermilion
AB
Fox Creek
AB
Gadsby
AB
Gaetz Creek
AB
Gem
AB
Gift Lake
AB
Gilwood
AB
Gleichen
AB
Goodridge
AB
Goose Lake
AB
Grande Cache
AB
Grande Prairie
AB
Grassland
AB
Grassy Lake
AB
Grimshaw
AB
Grouard
AB
Grovedale
AB
Gundy
AB
Gunn
AB
Guy
AB
Hairy Hill
AB
Halkirk
AB
Hanna
AB
Hardisty
AB
Harmon Valley
AB
Hawk Hills
AB
Hays
AB
Heart River
AB
High Level
AB
High Prairie
AB
Hilda
AB
Hilda Lake
AB
Hillcrest
AB
Hillspring
AB
Hines Creek
AB
Hinton
AB
Horn Hill
AB
Hussar
AB
Hylo
AB
Iron Springs
AB
Irricana
AB
Irvine
AB
Janvier
AB
Jarvie
AB
Jasper
AB
Jean Cote
AB
Joussard
AB
Kapasiwin
AB
Keephills
AB
Kelowna
BC
Kitscoty
AB
La Corey
AB
La Crete
AB
Lacombe
AB
Lafond
AB
Lakedell
AB
Langdon
AB
Leduc
AB
Leslieville
AB
Lethbridge
AB
Linden
AB
Little Buffalo
AB
Little Smoky
AB
Lomond
AB
Long Lake
AB
Magrath
AB
Mallaig
AB
Manning
AB
Manola
AB
Marie Reine
AB
Markham
ON
Marlboro
AB
Marten Beach
AB
Marwayne
AB
Maskwacis
AB
Maskwascis
AB
Mayerthorpe
AB
Meadowview
AB
Mecca Glen
AB
Medicine Hat
AB
Milk River
AB
Millicent
AB
Milo
AB
Minburn
AB
Moon Lake
AB
Morinville
AB
Morley
AB
Mossleigh
AB
Mulhurst Bay
AB
Muriel Lake
AB
Myrnam
AB
Nampa
AB
Nanton
AB
New Fish Creek
AB
New Sarepta
AB
Nobleford
AB
Nordegg
AB
O'Chiese
AB
Okotoks
AB
Onoway
AB
Orion
AB
Owl River
AB
Oyen
AB
Paddle Prairie
AB
Parkcourt
AB
Peace River
AB
Peavine
AB
Peerless Lake
AB
Peers
AB
Perryvale
AB
Pibroch
AB
Picture Butte
AB
Plamondon
AB
Ponoka
AB
Preston
AB
Provost
AB
Puskwaskau
AB
Quebec
QC
Rainbow Lake
AB
Rainier
AB
Ranfurly
AB
Raymond
AB
Red Deer
AB
Red Earth Creek
AB
Redcliff/Cypress
AB
Redwater
AB
Reno
AB
Rich Lake
AB
Rich Valley
AB
Rimbey
AB
Robb
AB
Rochfort Bridge
AB
Rocky Mountain House
AB
Rockyford
AB
Rockylane
AB
Rosebud
AB
Royce
AB
Ryley
AB
Saddle Lake
AB
Sangudo
AB
Schuler
AB
Seba Beach
AB
Sedgewick
AB
Seven Persons
AB
Sherwood Park
AB
Siksika
AB
Slave Lake
AB
Smith
AB
Smoky Lake
AB
Spedden
AB
Spirit River
AB
Spruce Grove
AB
St. Albert
AB
St. Edouard
AB
St. Lina
AB
St. Michael
AB
St. Paul
AB
Standard
AB
Stettler
AB
Stony Plain
AB
Strathmore
AB
Sturgeon County
AB
Sturgeon Heights
AB
Sturgeon Lake
AB
Sunchild
AB
Sundre
AB
Sunny Valley
AB
Sunnybrook
AB
Sunset House
AB
Swan Hills
AB
Sylvan Lake
AB
Taber
AB
Tangent
AB
Teepee Creek
AB
Therien
AB
Thorhild
AB
Three Hills
AB
Tiger Lily
AB
Tilley
AB
Tomahawk
AB
Torrington
AB
Trochu
AB
Trout Lake
AB
Tsuutina
AB
Tulliby
AB
Two Hills
AB
Valleyview
AB
Vaughan
ON
Vauxhall
AB
Vega
AB
Vegreville
AB
Vermilion
AB
Vilna
AB
Vimy
AB
Vincent Lake
AB
Vulcan
AB
Wabasca
AB
Wainwright
AB
Walsh
AB
Wandering River
AB
Wanham
AB
Warner
AB
Warrensville
AB
Waskatenau
AB
Water Valley
AB
Weberville
AB
West Buck Lake
AB
Westlock
AB
Wetaskiwin
AB
Whispering Hills
AB
Whitecourt
AB
Whitelaw
AB
Whitemud
AB
Whitney Lake
AB
Wildwood
AB
Willingdon
AB
Winfield
AB
Woking
AB
Worsley
AB
Yankee Flats
AB
Youngstown
AB
Zama
AB
Frequently asked questions
Can I put tires in my curbside recycling bin?
It depends on your municipality and the type of tires. Use our city and material pages to find accepted curbside items and nearby drop-off locations.
Do I need to pay to recycle tires?
Many recycling programmes in Canada accept tires for free, especially when covered by extended producer responsibility programmes. Some landfills or private facilities may charge for certain items.
How do I prepare tires for recycling?
Common preparation steps include rinsing, flattening, removing food residue, and separating different material types. Check the preparation tips above for specific guidance.