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ARTICLE · 23 DECEMBER 2013

MOE Freezes Waste Diversion Fees For Off-Road Tires

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In response to widespread complaints by manufacturers, dealers and consumers, Ontario has frozen the so-called "eco-fees" that are used to finance the diversion of off-the-road (OTR) tires from disposal.

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In response to widespread complaints by manufacturers, dealers and consumers, Ontario has frozen the so-called "eco-fees" that are used to finance the diversion of off-the-road (OTR) tires from disposal.

The move supports the government's planned replacement of its current waste diversion approach with the new directions set out in its proposed Waste Reduction Act, 2013.  Bill 91, which is currently undergoing Second Reading debate in the Ontario Legislature, will make individual packaging and producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products.

On April 1, 2013, Ontario Tire Stewardship imposed new fees that ranged as high as $1,311 for OTR tires in the top weight class (over 1,200 kg).  Fees for typical agriculture tires jumped from $15 to $353.  The previous fees had been capped at $250 and most were well under $100.  While these higher fees will remain in effect, they cannot be raised further until Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) reports back

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